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Zaida | |
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Union Council | |
  Zaida  Zaida | |
| Coordinates: 34°03′35″N 72°28′0″E / 34.05972°N 72.46667°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Population (2023) | |
| • Total | 34,200 |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Zaida is a village and Union Council in Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is located at 34°4'0N 72°28'0E with an altitude of 306 metres (1007 feet).
Zaida is in close proximity to the ancient region of Gandhara. The Gandhara civilization was an ancient civilization that existed in the region from the 6th century BC to the 11th century AD. The region was home to a mix of different cultures and religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Greek culture. Today, the region of Gandhara continues to be an important center of cultural and religious heritage, attracting tourists from all over the world to explore its rich history and art. Zaida, as a town in the region, is an important part of this heritage and provides a link to the ancient civilization of Gandhara.
During the Mughal period in the 16th and 17th centuries, Zaida was part of the Yusufzai Pashtun confederacy. The Yusufzai were known for their fierce resistance to the Mughal Empire and played a prominent role in the Pashtun resistance movement against the British in the 19th century.