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Hast-o-Bood Part-33

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Chapter IV Historical background and brief overview of the state of Jammu and Kashmir After repeated recapture of Qila Tharuchi, Colonel Rehmatullah Dogra, in consultation with Captain Pritam Singh, formed several platoon patrols in the area, just adjacent to the residence of Col. Raja Muhammad Mahmood Khan and a few steps away from the house. But he set up his own military post so that he could keep a close eye on the activities of the Colonel and his associates. Gurkha soldiers were stationed at this post. Now the situation became very serious for the Colonel. The next day, when Colonel Rehmatullah also came to change the outpost, Colonel Raja Muhammad Mahmood Khan requested him to discuss evacuation. So for a while, both of them listened to each other's point of view as Muslim brothers. Col. Raja Muhammad Mahmood Khan told Col. Rehmatullah that we are both Muslims and the ruler of the state, being a Sikh, has been an enemy of Islam since his ancestors. If we do not get rid of th

Hast-o-Bood Part-32

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Chapter IV Historical background and brief overview of the state of Jammu and Kashmir Now the axis of jihad was the area of ​​Colonel Raja Muhammad Mahmood Khan, Gulpur, Tharoch and Khatkali, within which the stronghold of Tharochi was the last colonial symbol of the Dogra government in this area. There were two platoon forces in this fort. One platoon consisted of Muslim soldiers and officers while the other platoon was led by Captain Prem Singh Gorkha. But the two officers in the Muslim platoon were Colonel Muhammad Hussain and Commandant Colonel Rehmatullah. In this respect, the top leadership of each of the two platoons was with Colonel Rehmatullah, who summoned Colonel Raja Muhammad Mahmood Khan to Fort Tharochi. Raja Sahib already knew Colonel Rehmatullah well. So they went to him without fear or danger. He requested Raja Sahib for supplies and food. Which was provided by Raja Sahib under the spirit of Islamic brotherhood and goodwill. He was also asked to contact the local Hindu

Hast-o-Bood Part-31

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Chapter IV Historical background and brief overview of the  state of Jammu and Kashmir Col Muhammad Mahmood Khan (Late) Maharaja Gulab Singh Dogra repaired the strongest fort at Kotli in the area of ​​Tharuchi at his discretion and established a strong military outpost here in view of its warlike importance, administrative grip of the government and to subdue the Mangral nation. It lasted till Pak and India. With the emergence of the state of Pakistan, the independence movement in the state of Jammu and Kashmir also gained momentum and the struggle to take off the shoes of Dogra slavery began in earnest. The Mangral Rajputs have been burning with national pride and revenge for the last century. Most of his men had been recruited into the British army and had been compromising for a long time under the pretext of keeping the blood warm. Most military pensioners lit torches under fire. Who knew that the fort of Tharochi which had been acquired by Sardar Sattar Muhammad Khan Mangral and h

Hast-o-Bood Part-30

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Chapter IV Historical background and brief overview of the  state of Jammu and Kashmir Throchi Fort When Raja Sahanspal graduated from the affairs of the empire, he began to take an in-depth look at the spread of Islam in the state and the tendencies of the people. Islamic brotherhood, tolerance, organization and morality greatly influenced him. Day by day meditation and interest attracted him to the true religion and he could not stay without reading the word. With his conversion to Islam, all the followers of Kotli converted to Islam. Raja Sahans Pal did not change his name despite becoming a Muslim. He built a settlement called Kotli Mangralan in the valley of Koh-i-Tali, at the foot of the mountain, to keep the memory of his great heir Raja Mahangarpal fresh. [1]. And with all his might he established a permanent capital for his future generations. The population grew day by day. On the death of Raja Sahans Pal, his four princes Raja Dan Khan, Raja Tatar Khan, Raja Kandahar Khan an

Hast-o-Bood Part-29

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Chapter IV Historical background and brief overview of the  state of Jammu and Kashmir Sehensa Valley Raja Sahans Paul was a man of ingenuity, foresight and broad-mindedness. He realized from his God-given intellect that nature was kind to him and that the paths to the crown were automatically paved for him. So, with great wisdom and dignity, he accepted this responsibility by giving alms to the noble chiefs and assured them in every possible way that he would keep their rickshaw completely. At the same time, he announced that he would leave some of his comrades in his present village and take up residence in the mountain range of the nobles, not in Tarana. He had settled in a new place with his faithful followers. Here, too, Raja Sahans Pal, with his traditional tolerance, love and reconciliation, royalty and generosity, won the hearts of the people of Mouza and the surrounding area, and soon the common people began to sing his praises. Even the influence of the noble chiefs gradually

Hast-o-Bood Part-28

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Chapter IV Historical background and brief overview of the state of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Sri Sir GANGA SINGHJI Bahadu A comfortable and scenic route leads from Rawalpindi to Kashmir. Thirteen miles from Rawalpindi to Bhara Kahu, twelve miles from Bhara Kahu to Trit, thirteen and a half miles from Trit to Koh Meri Sunni Bank, fourteen miles from Sunny Bank to Pahguari, fourteen and a half miles from Bhagwari to Kohala, twelve miles from Kohala to Dulai, two miles from Dulai, two miles. Fourteen miles from Garhi, thirty-two miles from Garhi to Chakoti, thirteen miles from Chakhoti to Ori, thirteen and a half miles from Ori to Rampur, fourteen miles from Rampur to Baramulla, seventeen miles from Baramulla to Patan, and seventeen miles from Patan to Srinagar. The history of the Mangral nation is shrouded in the blur of the past and the dust of time. The successive rulers of this nation, like other former heads of state, chose the best storytellers of the state and members of the here

Hast-o-Bood Part-27

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Chapter IV Historical background and brief overview of the state of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Hari Singh (Last Ruler of Jammu and Kashmir) In the history of the subcontinent, the reorganization of the Muslim League and the war for the acquisition of Pakistan under the enthusiastic leadership of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah Rah also created enthusiasm and longing for freedom among the Muslims of the state. Now, according to the need of the hour, the Muslim Conference was formed and thus the Kashmiri people under the leadership of their beloved leaders Sardar Abdul Qayyum, Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim, Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas, Mr. KH Khurshid, Mir Waiz Muhammad Yusuf, Mir Waiz Muhammad Farooq etc. Jump into action. Maharaja Hari Singh tried his family prescription. The guerrillas were fired upon several times and on various occasions, but it was impossible to build a sand barrier in the face of the floods. With the announcement of the formation of Pakistan, the military-trained pensi