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Lake Saif-ul-Muluk, situated approximately 9 miles north of Naran in the Kaghan Valley, KPK, stands as a captivating natural wonder and a prominent tourist destination. Beyond its visual appeal, the lake is steeped in a local folklore, familiar to the region's residents but lesser-known to the wider audience.
This tale, featured in the renowned collection "1001 Arabian Nights" available in Bengali, Balochi, Farsi, Punjabi, and English, narrates the story of Prince Saif-ul-Muluk, an Egyptian noble. Prince Saif, enamored by a dream featuring a lake and a fairy named Badri Jamala, confided in his father about his desire to meet this enchanting figure.
Despite his father's counsel that their union was improbable due to their differing natures, Prince Saif embarked on a journey to find the fairy. After years of wandering, he sought guidance from a saint in Naran. Instructed to pray atop a mountain hill for 40 days, Prince Saif gained control over two Jinns.
They bestowed upon him a 'Sulemani Cap,' rendering him invisible to humans and enabling interaction with the supernatural. Empowered, the prince approached the lake where Badri Jamala resided. The narrative unfolds with the introduction of Deo-Safed, the furious guardian of the fairy, who pursued the couple.
The pursuit concluded tragically at a location now known as "Deosai." Legend further suggests that the Ansu lake in Kaghan Valley was formed from the tears of Deo-Safed, grieving the loss of his fairy.