In 1900's the territories of Ishkoman, Punial, Kuh, Yasin and Ghizer came under their rule until 1974 when FCR system was amended. Currently, the living Raja families in the District are living in Ayshi Bala but they have no administrative function but act as a leading role in the development of society. Their linkage goes back to Sha Burush. Sha Burush, Sha Katur, and Sha Khushwaqt are three brothers except the Aqa Shah's, they are from other linkage, mainly From Hunzukutz. Historically two main characteristics of the folk dress of Ghizer is the Khoi and the Shokah. The khoi is headgear made of homespun woolen cloths, while the shokah is a homespun woolen cloak reaching to the ankle with long sleeves. The region typically known for its lakes and landscapes. History Historically, the region was ruled by ethnic Kho Rajas (Katoor, Brushay, Shins) indigenous to the region. They all led tribes that were considered brothers, however, some Balti Mehtars had also governed for a period in Mehraja's period. The Yashkuns also ruled for the long period which first led by Mehrban Shah up to 7th sterns. The longest period of rule was by Katur Dynasty; later it was divided between the Mehtar of Chitral and the Maharaja of Kashmir. After 1895 all of Ghizer was annexed to Gilgit Agency, which was directly ruled by the British government, not the Kashmiri people. The whole region was under Frontier Crimes Regulations (FCR) from 1947 to 1972. Tehsil Gupis is the central part of Ghizer district. There are many villages and lush green places, such as Shandur, Phander Lake, and Khalti Lake. The largest lake, Khalti, is famous for its trout. There are PTDC hotels available and also some private hotels in Ghahkuch. Geography Ghizer district was the northernmost part of the Northern Areas and hence the extreme north of the country. It borders the Wakhan strip of Afghanistan on its north-west, and China on its northern borders. On its west was the Chitral District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; and on its east the Gilgit District. Diamer District is on its south, which is again a part of the northern areas. Gakuch was the capital of Ghizer District. Gupis has been serving as a junction between Yasin and Phander valley. It is the central place from all valleys like Phandar, Yasin, Poniyal, etc. The valley is located between the world's greatest mountain ranges, namely