In swat valley Udegram is located 8 kilometres before Saidu Sharif. Aurel Stein identified this with Ora, a city where Alexander fought one of his battles. Italians excavated this site in 1950™s. This site was occupied from 1000 BC to 14th century AD. During Hindu Shahi period from 8th century to 10th century this was the regional capital of Swat. Ruins of Raja Gira™s Fort, the last Hindu ruler were excavated by the Italians in 1950™s. The first mosque built in Swat was excavated in 1985 below the Hindu Shahi Fort in 1985.