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'''Swat District''', commonly referred to as the '''Swat Valley''', is located within the Malakand Division of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Pakistan]]. Renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, this district attracts numerous tourists each year. According to the 2023 national census, Swat has a population of 26,87,384, making it the 15th largest district in [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]. | '''Swat District''', commonly referred to as the '''Swat Valley''', is located within the Malakand Division of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Pakistan]]. Renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes, this district attracts numerous tourists each year. According to the 2023 national census, Swat has a population of 26,87,384, making it the 15th largest district in [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]. | ||
Swat District is primarily focused on the Valley of Swat, often simply called Swat, which comprises a natural geographic area surrounding the Swat River. This valley was a significant hub for early Buddhism within the ancient civilisation of Gandhara, particularly associated with Gandharan Buddhism. Elements of Buddhism continued to exist in the valley until the Yousafzai conquest in the 16th century, which led to the region predominantly converting to Islam, alongside the Pashtunisation of Swat and its adjacent areas. In the early 19th century, Swat emerged as an independent state under the leadership of Saidu Baba. By 1918, the State of Swat became a Princely state under British suzerainty as part of the British Raj. | |||
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