Sunday 30 January 2022

Miangul Abdul Wadud (the Wali of Swat state)

Miangul Abdul Wadud (left), Miangul Jahanzeb (center), Miangul Aurangzeb (right), December 1947. Photo by Margaret Bourke-White. Miangul Abdul Wadood was founder of the Princely state of Swat. Although he was popularly referred to as "Bacha" (king) by Swatis, he was not allowed by the British to have such title officially and he had to content with the title of Wali. Miangul Jahanzaib was his son and the last ruler of Swat state. Miangul Aurangzeb was Miangul Jahanzaib's son.



December 1947: Miangul Abdul Wadud, Wali of Swat, gesturing as he talks in his office. Photo by Margaret Bourke-White.




The Wali of Swat on the terrace of his residence at Saidu, 1926. Photo by Aurel Stein.


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