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Kotil is home to the ] (کوٹلی یونیورسٹی) (UoK) , formerly a constituent college of the ]. It became a University as a result of Presidential Ordinance VIII passed in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir|url=http://www.uokajk.edu.pk/home|access-date=2021-01-28|website=www.uokajk.edu.pk}}</ref> | Kotil is home to the ] (کوٹلی یونیورسٹی) (UoK) , formerly a constituent college of the ]. It became a University as a result of Presidential Ordinance VIII passed in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|title=University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir|url=http://www.uokajk.edu.pk/home|access-date=2021-01-28|website=www.uokajk.edu.pk}}</ref> | ||
There are many doctors in remote area, villages like cherri Dhanah (saidabad). | |||
== References== | == References== |
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Coordinates: 33°30′20″N 73°53′57″E / 33.50556°N 73.89917°E / 33.50556; 73.89917 | |
Country | Pakistan |
Territory | Azad Kashmir |
District | Kotli District |
Constructed | Mid 15th Century |
Union Councils | 18 |
Population | |
• Total | 46,907 |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Postal Code | 11100 |
Area code | 0092-58264 |
Website | District Website |
Kotli (Template:Lang-ur) is a city in Kotli District of Azad Kashmir, in Pakistan. It lies on the Poonch River, and the river contains several notable waterfalls including the Iala Waterfall near the town of Kotli and the Gulpur Waterfalls at the village of Gulpur to the southwest. As per 2017 Census of Pakistan, Kotli had a population of 46,907.
History
Origin
The city of Kotli can be dated back to fifteenth century , when it was settled by a branch of the royal family of Raja Mangar Pal. Back then it was known by the name of Kohtali meaning 'under mountain' , through the year the name morphed into Kotli. Kotli remained independent until subdued by Ranjit Singh in 1819. There is famous village saidAbad Dhanna which few students called paris .
Indo-Pak War of 1947-1948
After Independence of Pakistan and India from the British Raj , the army of newly created state of India reached Kotli in November of 1947. They evacuated the garrison at the town. The Pakistani Army counter-attacked with the aid of the native tribesman. It has been under Pakistani control ever since.
Education
Kotil is home to the University of Kotli (کوٹلی یونیورسٹی) (UoK) , formerly a constituent college of the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It became a University as a result of Presidential Ordinance VIII passed in 2014. There are many doctors in remote area, villages like cherri Dhanah (saidabad).
References
- "Azad Jammu and Kashmir". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- "Kotli" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- "Azad Jammu and Kashmir". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- Hutchison, J. (John) (1994). History of the Panjab hill states. Vogel, J. Ph. (Jean Philippe), 1871-1958. New Delhi, India: Asian Educational Services. ISBN 81-206-0942-5. OCLC 34186922.
- Effendi, M. Y. (2007). Punjab cavalry : evolution, role, organisation, and tactical doctrine : 11 Cavalry (Frontier Force), 1849-1971. Karachi: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-547203-5. OCLC 212908145.
- "University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir". www.uokajk.edu.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
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