Saturday, 8 November 2014

Wali's Residence, Swat

(adapted from online sources)

Residence of the last Wali of Swat, Miangul Jahanzeb (1908-1987), is located in the heart of Saidu Sharif town, Swat valley, North-West Pakistan.

This vast large building complex is the residence of the last Wali of Swat and his sons, completed sometime between 1935 and 1940. The building consists of the courtyard,houses,guest house and a vast lawn, with orchards and so on . Glimpses of European and Mughal architecture, mixed with native style, are seen in this eclectic building. It is still owned by the former Wali Swat family.


See also:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wali_of_Swat



                                     Wali's residence, Saidu Sharif, Swat, Pakistan 

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