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Title A Political Biography of Syed Akbar (1793-1857)

Author(s) Said Wali Shah

Abstract History is considering the real recognition of an area from which new generation have much more to learn, to participate in his daily life events and play a vital role in the society. North West Frontier Province of the sub-continent assumed a noteworthy job in the geopolitical history of the area. The land was prevalently occupied by Pukhtuns. Since forever it stayed under steady dangers from its north-western and eastern sides. The invaders who control Frontier were Persians, Macedonians, Muslims, Mongols, Sikhs and finally the British colonial government. Truth be told, that the tribes of Frontier always gave tough time to the invaders, and considered Pukhtuns as a big hindrance in their forward walk towards India. The short period from 1799 to 1849 the frontier was mostly dominated by Sikhs dynasty established by Ranjit Singh. Before the Sikh kingdom Frontier was under the control of Durrani Empire and Barakzai Dynasty of Afghanistan. Apart from all these Frontier also witness of various political movements and struggle of different Muslim leaders. Syed Akbar Shah of Sathana was one them, he was the political representative of Frontier at the first half of 19th Century and fought many battles against Sikhs, try to gain freedom, the battle of Pir Sabaq Nowshera in 1823 was most famous. Syed Ahmad Shaheed’s Jihad Movement is also significance chapter of frontier’s history. Syed Akbar Shah loyally and bravely support him and also played a leading role throughout his movement. Syed Akbar Shah Also remains as a king of Hazara and Swat States. The researcher finds out that how Syed Akbar Shah contribute to the geo-politics of Frontier, and what kind of role played by him in Mujaheedin Movement. The researcher also attempts to highlight the administrative system of Syed Akbar Shah as a ruler of Hazara and Swat states. And his accomplishment and achievements.

Type Thesis/Dissertation

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Pakistan Studies

Language English

Publication Date 2022-06-15

Subject Pakistan Studies

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