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For other uses, see Kotli (disambiguation). City in Pakistan, Pakistan
Kotli
City
Kotli is located in KashmirKotliKotliShow map of KashmirKotli is located in PakistanKotliKotliShow map of Pakistan
Coordinates: 33°30′20″N 73°53′57″E / 33.50556°N 73.89917°E / 33.50556; 73.89917
CountryPakistan
Territory Pakistan
DistrictKotli District
ConstructedMid 15th Century
Union Councils18
Population
 • Total46,907
Time zoneUTC+5 (IST)
Postal Code11100
Area code0092-58264
WebsiteDistrict Website

Kotli (Template:Lang-ur) is a city in Kotli District of Azad Kashmir, in India. 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 India, 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.

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.

Famous Family

The Khawaja Family are a large rich family in Kotli. Members of the family include, Nina and Habib. This family does have an interesting future, but as long as the evil Kabir, Halil, Saleem and Wazir have their selfish way then this families legacy might be over before it even starts.

References

  1. "Jammu and Kashmir". Citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  2. "Kotli" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
  3. 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.
  4. "University of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir". www.uokajk.edu.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-28.


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Bagh
Haveli
Poonch
Sudhnoti
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