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Seri Bahlol is a historic village, located at a distance of about seven Km in the west of Mardan and three Km in the South-East of Takht-Bhai. The name "Seri-Bahlol" is derived from two hindi words i.e. "Sheri" means Sir and "Bahlol" a prominent person of the area before partition of sub-continent. Hindu were being lived in Seri-Bahlol, Takht-Bhai and surrounding areas before partition of sub-continent. People are poor and engaged in several economic activities like agriculture, business, trade and services. Prominent personalities may include but not limited to Haji Sultan Mahmood, Haji Zafar Khan, Haji Sher Zada Baba (Late), Haji Sahibzada Advocate (Late), Haji Kachkol Khan, Awal Khan, Amir Mohmmad Khan, Haji Khan Mir, Haji Saif-ul-llah Khan (Late), Haji Mohammad Rafique, Haji Gul Said

History

Seri Bahlol is a historical place and it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980. It contains the remains of Buddha, which have not been properly excavated. Antiques such as statues, coins, utensils and jewellery are commonly found. The village is a doomed shaped; inhabited by the villagers; protected by a well sophisticated stone wall and surrounded by lush green agriculture land. The wall has damaged in several places however, it is still visible in many places. According to Dr. Spooner and Dr. Arl-Strain, it is a big treasury of Gandhara Art. Coins have also been recovered from this site. The main attraction left now is the old huge wall. This is the only remains of this important site. The sculptures are in Peshawar Museum and may be in other Museums of the world. The word "Seri-Bahlol" has been explained by various people in different ways. The local people, however, explain that this is derived from Hindi word "Sheri" means Sir and "Bahlol"a prominent political and religious leader of the area. However, the name is not as old as the village Seri-Bahlol.

The local people continue illegal excavation in their homes and land, damaging the historical monuments. Some of the local dealers of antiques misguide the local population and instigate them to involve them in illegal excavation. It requires national and international attention in order to reserve the remnants at Seri-Bahlol.

See also

• Seri-Bahlol
• Takht Bhai
• Mardan