History of Swabi

Lies between the river Indus and river Kabul , surrounded by Haripur on the East, Attock on the South, Buner on the North. Mardan and Nowshera on the West.
It became a District in 1988.
Area: 1,543 km2 (596 sq. mi)
Population: 1.62 Million (2017)
Tehsils: 04 ( Swabi, Lahor, Topi, Razar)
Union Councils 56

  • “Swabi” is derivative from "saabi“, star worshippers.  The word "saabien" is used in Quran. Other view is that it means “ su-e-aab” towards the water.
  • Swabi was a part of the Gandhara Civilization (Stone Age) in 1500 BC.

  • This region has played a very important role in the cultural ,social and political evolution in Indo-Pakistan and almost all the Central Asian Invaders crossed this territory  while on their adventures to Indo-Pak.

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Hund

Hund was the last capital of Gandhara under the Hindu Shahi rulers until the beginning of 11th century AD. when Mahmud of Ghazna defeated Anandapala, the last Hindu Shahi ruler in Gandhara . The capital was then shifted to Nandana in the Salt Range. The Mongol invader Changez Khan (Genghis Khan) also followed Khwarzim Shah up to Hund, before the prince jumped into the Indus River on his way to India. Alxendar the Great crossed Hund fort in 324 BC

Mahaban Gadoon

Mahaban is a famous mountain range of Gadoon (PATA) , which according to Dr. Aural Stein was a monastic sanctuary for Budha Monks centuries ago. It is about 7000 feet above the Sea Level. On the top of the ridge lies ruins of SHAH KOT fortress. It is a hill resort for visitors due to its close proximity with Tarbela Dam.

Rani Ghat

Rani Ghat is protected under the Antiquities Act 1975. It is a scenic archeological site on the top of the mountain. The ruins of a Buddhist temple of Gandhara Civilization are still visible here. It was once a university at that time, where many foreigners, including Japanese came for studies to learn Buddhism. Being a part of origin of Buddhist Gandhara civilization, this archaeological site has also attracted re-construction funds from Japanese research institutes funded by Japanese Government.