Ghalegay

[1] During the recent Pashtun era in 1849, when the first legal government was formed, Ghalegay was chosen as the first capital of Swat because of its suitable geographical location.

[2] The populace of Ghalegay depends mostly on the agricultural land and River Swat for their living.

A vast majority of the people are studying and working abroad in Arab countries, Europe and USA.

This stupa is a remnant of Buddhist era, and is one of the thousands ancient monuments in Swat Valley.

It was built by Uttarasena, an ancient king of Swat, to enshrine his share of the relics of Buddha.