Tenth International Conference on Religion & Spirituality in Society

Abstract

Sandakai Baba was an active actor during the initial years of the formation of Swat state. He was widely respected, and owing to his unbounded influence and role he is regarded as one of the founding figures in the formation of Swat state. This paper is an attempt to understand the role of religious figures with special reference to the services of Sandakai Baba. This article investigates what was the real strength and achievement of his struggle, what kind of strategy he adopted, and how he persuaded other contenders in the establishment of Swat state. The role played by other Mullas, Babas, and other stakeholders is discussed to properly grasp their contributions.