Government
The rulers of Dir originally held the title of Khan, but from June 1897 onwards, they were styled Nawab Khan Bahadur of the Akhun Khel tribe. The royal status of the rulers was abolished in 1972, at the same time as most other princes of Pakistan.
| Tenure | Rulers of Dir |
|---|---|
| Unknown dates | Gholam Khan Baba |
| Unknown dates | Zafar Khan |
| Unknown dates | Qasem Khan |
| 1863–1874 | Ghazzan Khan |
| 1875–1886 | Rahmat Allah Khan |
| 1886–1890 | Mohammad Sharif Khan (first time) |
| 1890–1895 | Mohammad Omara Khan |
| 1895 – December 1904 | Mohammad Sharif Khan (second time) |
| December 1904 – February 1925 | Awrangzeb Badshah Khan |
| February 1925 – 9 November 1960 | Mohammad Shah Jahan Khan |
| 9 November 1960 – 28 July 1969 | Mohammad Shah Khosru Khan |
| 28 July 1969 | State of Dir dissolved |
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