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There is no written history of the village. However,
descriptions and references regarding different events can be
traced
in historical and genealogical accounts of the ruling families
of Hunza and different folk stories and traditions orally
transferred from one generation to another. Most of the modern
day researchers quote historical accounts from the books written
by Qudratullah Baig, Mir Nazim Khan, Professor Ahmed Hassan Dani
and some earlier western explorers. The local people describe
their own versions of history while highlighting their own
tribes in the events of history.
This write
up summarizes the historical accounts specifically related to
Altit village, where possible and generally to Hunza. These are
largely based on stories for which there is no historical
confirmation. The purpose here is to present the historical
accounts and descriptions found in different forms to start
debate on and record local history. |
