Tourism in The Reign of Miangul Abdul Haq Jahanzeb (1949-1969): A Historical Perspective on The Significance of Swat Hotel

په سوات کښې د والي سوات ميا ګل جهانزيب دور کښې د سوات د سيلګرئ حالات او تجزيه

Abstract

Swat State enjoyed a short life span of fifty four years as a princely entity. However, during the brief era from 1915 to 1969, the State left a rich legacy in different spheres of life. During the State era, a number of edifices were constructed on modern lines. The buildings that were erected in that era were unique and had distinctive architectural features. The state era buildings can still be seen in different parts of Swat, Shangla, Buner and Indus Kohistan. Interestingly, the bungalow/ guest house of the Prime Minister of Swat State witnessed different transformations over the last few decades. In this article, the measures taken for the promotion of tourism in the reign of Miangul Abdul Haq Jahanzeb will be discussed in general and the historical significance of Swat Hotel in particular.