Crumbling castle of the last Hindu King, Raja Gira in Swat
By Fazal Khaliq MINGORA: The castle of Raja Gira, the last king of the Hindu Shahi period before the advent of Muslims in Swat, is crumbling down due to the government’s lack of interest and constant neglect. Perched on a rocky spur of a hillside overlooking the plains of Udigram village, the Raja Gira’s castle with its jutting towers and privileged position guaranteed total control of the city below as well as the entire valley. According to archaeologists, the principal occupational phases of the stronghold can be placed in a later period between the 7th and 10th century. The...
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