List of buildings and structures built during the Swat (princely state)

The former princely state of Swat (1926-1969) is known for its buildings, roads and architecture. These buildings show the quality and architectural design of that time.[1] These buildings serve as benchmarks of architecture, style and stability. A brief description of some of these buildings and structures is given below:

List

  • Wadudia Hall
  • White Palace
  • Royal Palace Saidu Sharif
  • Palace of the last Wāli of Swat
  • Tomb of Akhund of Swat
  • Saidu Baba Mosque
  • Mausoleum of Badshah Sahib
  • The Central Hospital, Swat
  • Saidu Hospital
  • Allah-o -Akbar Mosque
  • Wadudia High School Saidu Sharif[2]
  • Serena Hotel, Swat
  • Jahanzeb College
  • Swat Museum

See also

References

  1. "Splendid Buildings and Architecture of Swat". ApnaSwat. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
  2. Fazal Khaliq (July 3, 2011). "Threatened historical heritage: Swat's first school willfully destroyed by govt". Express Tribune.

Further reading

  • Sultan-i-Rome (2008). Swat State (1915-1969) from Genesis to Merger: An Analysis of Political, Administrative, Socio-political, and Economic Development
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