Historical background of Asota Sharif
Some people say "Asota pa Razaroo ke Na sahee"; it means Asota need not to be considered in regional decisions. In fact it is historically proved that Asota sharif is one of the oldest village of NWFP. The name of Asota came from two "Sanskrit" words: AAS and WATTA, which mean "upright" and "stone". The remains of archeological stone-circle are still exist
in Asota Sharif, for which Asota was named. The sign of megaliths stones spread over the site indicates that it was a temple of sun-worshipping communities in Saravish regime [5th/6th century BC]. According to some scholars, the building had 30 doors, every one of which was used on a certain day. A local legend states that these stones were the petrified forms of a marriage procession, comprising of bride, the bridegroom and some other people /relatives, who were attacked by bandits and prayed to be petrified instead of disgraced at their hands. Sharif was added latter on due to the respectful personality of Hazrat Hameedullah Babajee. Some important personalities belong to Asota Sharif
[Brief account]
1-*Hzrat Hameedullah [Asota Babajee]
Hazrat Hameedullah Babajee was born in 17th century at Asota Sharif. His father, a respected person of Sheikh jana, decided to migrate to Asota Sharif after a family, bloody feud and made Asota as permanent home. He sent young Hameedullah for Islamic education to swat, where he remained for many years. Hameedullah Babajee took part in Ambella war in 1863.At Asota Sharif he was great religious personality. There are many mureed of Babajee who belong to swat, Buner, sindh, and even to Rajestan, India.
2-Fareedullah shah bacha
Fareedullah shah bacha was the grandson of Hazrat Hameedullah Baba. He was the prominent political figure of Asota sharif. He was respected by all villagers. He has personal relations with many important personalities of his age. Sobash Chander boss came to Asota sharif and met with Fareedullah shah bacha . Nadar shah of Afghanistan sent a looking glass for shah. He has very deep relations with nawab family of Mardan. He died on 1968 after one-month illness.
3-DR Abdul mateen khan
Dr Abdul Mateen is the renowned economist and social worker. He is known for his strict administration as voice chancellor of Peshawar University in 1985-86.
4-DR Dur-e-kamil
DR Dur-e-kamil was one of the best skin specialist in Pakistan. His fame as skin specialist spread and wide.
5-jamal-ud-din
Jamal -ud-din is the chief scientific officer in Atomic Energy Commission. He is Gold-medalist in physics. His research papers are taught in Japan and Malaysia.
6-Muhammad Israr
Muhammad israr is also a great scientist of Atomic Energy Commission. he is self made personality and an example for the rest of students of Asota Sharif.
7-Qamar zaman
Qamar zaman was the organizer of youth social welfare organization .he revolutionized Asota Sharif. His organization won many awards from different NGO's. He was the lecturer of math at Nowshera College. He died at very young age of 35.
8- Muhammad Zahir shah Zahir
Zahir shah zahir is very popular poet of Asota Sharif. He has completed two books of his poetry. He dedicated both his books to Muhammad Ali, a renowned film star. His first book was "FANKAR" while his second book is "DA GUL PA SORY DA AZGHO PA SOOKOO"
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