Chitrâl

The town of Chitrâl

History of the principality

The history of Chitrâl begins with the arrival from the Tibetans at the 8th century, followed by the Chinese in 750 which will be demolished by the Arab S.

Chitrâl becomes a kingdom unified at the 14th century under Shâh Nasir Rais. The dynasty of the Rays is completed in 1570. In 1585, Shâh Katur, which is claimed descendant of Gengis Khan installs its dynasty and founds the principality of Chitrâl.

In 1895 during the seat of the fort of Chitrâl which lasts one month, Nizam-Al-Molk is assassinated by his/her half-brother.

In 1947, Mehtar remains in load of the internal businesses, the government of Pakistan being represented by a Political Agent. However, in 1954, Chitrâl know a revolt against Mehtar and the Political Agent takes the control of the area. It is in 1969 that the principality of Chitrâl is integrated formally into the Pakistan, in the district of Malakand of the Province of the Border of the North-West.

Leaders: Mehtar

1585 -? : Shâh Katur
…
1712 - 1745: Sangalli
? -? : Muhammad Beg
…
1775 - 1790: Faramarz Shâh
1790 - 1795: Shâh Afzal I
1795 - 1798: Shâh Fadl
1798 - 181? : Nawaz Khân (1st reign)
181? - 1818: Mohtaram Shâh III (1st reign)
1818 - 18?? : Nawaz Khân (2nd reign)
18?? - 1833: Aman Al-Molk I
1833 - 1837: Mohtaram Shâh III (2nd reign)
1837 - 1853: Shah Afzal II
1853 - 1857: Mohtaram Shâh IV
1857 - August 30th, 1892: Aman Al-Molk II
August 30th 1892 - December 1st, 1892: Afzal Al-Molk
February 1st, 1892 - December 12th, 1892: Shir Afzal Khân
December 12th 1892 - 1895: Nizam Al-Molk
1895: Amin Al-Molk
1895 - 1936: Shoja Al-Molk
1936 - 1943: Mohammad Naser Al-Molk
1943 - 1948: Mohammad Mozaffar Al-Molk
1949 - 1954: Rear-Rahman Sayf
1954 - 1971: Mohammad Naser Sayf Al-Molk

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