He was the subject of novels and serious academic books (of the latter, the latest is The last Wali of Swat by Professor Fredrik Barth).

In Italy an interest in Swat's sculpture and art, encouraged with funds and premises given by the last Wali, Aurangzeb's father, has produced and restored a … The Wali of Swat was born in 1908 nine years before his father carved out a centralized state in the stateless, unruly tribal area of the Swat Pathans on the borders of British India. "The Wali of Swat was born nine years before his father carved out a centralized state in the stateless, unruly tribal area of the Swat Pathans on the borders of British India. After ruling with absolute power one of the most turbulent areas of the world, he retired to live in peace and honour among his people. The Last Wali of Swat: An Autobiography as told to Fredrik Barth Hardcover – October 15, 1985 by Fredrik Barth (Author) See all 8 formats and editions Hide other formats and … This is the autobiography of the last absolute ruler of the Swat Valley. The last Wali of Swat, Miangul Jahanzeb, was named to the constituent assembly of West Pakistan in 1955. Last Wali Of Swat, The: An Autobiography As Told By Fredrik Barth by Fredrik Barth, 9789748299709, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. He was the subject of novels and serious academic books (of the latter, the latest is The last Wali of Swat by Professor Frederick Barth). Paperback. Language: English. The Wali later ruled Swat for twenty years, till it was merged with Pakistan in 1969. His visitors’ book reads like an International Who’s Who. He was the subject of novels and serious academic books (of the latter, the latest is The last Wali of Swat by Professor Frederick Barth). He resigned in 1958 to make way for … After ruling with absolute power one of the most turbulent areas of the world, he retired to live in peace and honor among his people. About this Item: Ishi Press, United States, 2019. Brand new Book. His recollections thus span the whole history of Swat State, and give a unique insight into its formation and development." Swat’s last native ruler recalls a time when the wali’s writ held sway as a peaceful and prosperous one, writes MARY FITZGERALD, Foreign Affairs Correspondent in Islamabad. Condition: New. The Wali oversaw a period of tumultuous change, culminating in a peaceful transfer of his power to Pakistan in 1969. --Jacket.