MUHAMMAD AYUB KHAN AND THE ROYAL FAMILY OF SWAT: AN ANALYSIS OF FAMILY TIES AND THEIR POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

The royal marriages that took place in the princely states have significant historical importance. Although the princely states that acceded to Pakistan after partition have been the subject of academic research, there are still areas that need to be examined further. The royal marriages in these princely states also need to be given academic consideration.  In the case of the princely state of Swat, very little has been written. In this research article, the family ties of the royal family of Swat with former President of Pakistan, Muhammad Ayub Khan will be discussed. The article aims to shed light on the political implications of the family’s relationship with the president of the country.