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Background of Drosh introduction, overview, facts

In ancient times, Drosh town was part of Badakhshan and the property of Mehtar of Chitral. Mehtar was appointed his close relative as governor of Drosh. As the regime of the great Mehtar of Chitral (Aman UL Mulk), his half-brother Prince Kohkan Baig was governor of Drosh. After 14 years his attitude changed and he quit to Afghanistan and Mehtar Aman UL Mulk appointed his son, Prince Shah UL Mulk as governor of Drosh in 1872. Shah ul Mulk was governor of Drosh from 1872 to 1892. During that time Drosh province was from Broze to Chaqansarai (Afghanistan). After the murder of Shah ul Mulk, the Kohkan bag became governor of Drosh for the second time. Later, Kohkan Baig supports his other brother Sher Afzal to help him lead to the throne. In this stage Kohkan Baig let Umara Khan of Jandol to occupy Drosh fort and moved on to the siege of Chitral Fort along with Sher Afzal and Jondol forces. From 1892 to 1932 there was no strong governor of Drosh. In 1932, Mehtar Shuja UL Mulk appointed his son Shahzada Hissam UL Mulk as governor of Drosh. He was a very strong governor with full power. He remained governor until 1969. In 1969, Chitral state was merged with Pakistan.



Tourist Attractions waterfall, forest, history, shopping center

  • Bumburet Valley
  • Chitral Valley
  • Shandur Pass
  • Chitral Gol National Park
  • Rumbur Valley
  • Kalash Valley
  • Karambar Lake
  • Tirich Mir Valley
  • Garma Chashma
  • Chitral Fort


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