Even in modern times, the practice of ‘shahi sawari’ in Bannu

In later times, transport and transportation was done by horses, donkeys, camels and mules. For transportation, Tanga was used as the best ride in almost all the cities of Pakistan until recently, but in the modern age where changes have taken place in every sphere of life and ancient things have been replaced by modern technology. Cars, motorcycles, wagons and buses have also come for the means of transportation.

In addition, the Chinese import Ching Chi has made possible cheaper transportation in transportation. On the other hand, motorcycles have become so cheap that almost every working person can afford a motorcycle. This is the reason why Tangas disappeared from most parts of the country, but even today there is one city where Tangas are still practiced.

Talking to Independent Urdu, Malik Shakeel Khan, a resident of Bazar Ahmad Khan area of ​​Bannu city of South Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, said that despite all the other transportation facilities in our area, Tange riding still exists and people still ride Tange. likes and calls it Shahi Sawari.’

Former Director of Irrigation Department Pir Syed Qaiser Abbas Shah told Independent Urdu that ‘Tanga is still the hallmark of our region. People here take pride in riding Tanga and the tradition of Tanga is alive because of the residents and elders here. The residents here do not allow the tradition of Tange to end.’

Speaking to Independent Urdu, Abdul Qayyum, a rider in Tanga, said, “I am traveling in Tanga for the first time and I feel very calm about this journey.”

He said that ‘in the future also if I go to Bazar Ahmed Khan, I will prefer traveling in Tange over any vehicle.’

Kochwan Saadullah told Independent Urdu that ‘I am a Kochwan and I have been driving Tanga for many years and even in this modern age people of the area prefer to go in Tanga rather than in cars. One is that we charge very low fares and the other is that the journey is also quiet.’

He said that when people from other areas see that the Tanga still operates here, they also like to travel in the Tanga. This is the reason why there are ten Tangas in the base even in this modern era and all the Tangas are there. Bans are busy throughout the day and earn a decent amount every day.’

According to Saadullah: ‘My personal experience was also very pleasant as I had paid a hundred rupees as a fare while coming here and only ten rupees while returning in the Tanga i.e. royal ride. Why this ride is called low-cost high-low came to know practically today.