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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. | 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. | ||
In 1947, after the [[Partition of India]] and the subsequent creation of Pakistan, Swat joined the [[Dominion of Pakistan]], maintaining its status as a self-governing princely state until it was officially annexed and integrated into [[West Pakistan]]. By 1969, it became part of the [[North-West Frontier Province]], which is now known as [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]]. The region fell under the control of the [[Pakistani Taliban|Tehrik-i-Taliban]] in late 2007, but Pakistani authority was restored by mid-2009. | |||
Swat's average elevation is 980 meters, contributing to a significantly cooler and wetter climate compared to other areas of Pakistan. With its lush forests, green alpine meadows, and snow-capped peaks, Swat ranks among the country's most sought-after tourist destinations. | |||
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