Jats of Azad Kashmir
The Jats are one of the larger communities found in the Azad Kashmir, making up the majority of the population of Mirpur District, and forming a large part of the populations of Kotli and Bhimber districts.
Distribution
The Mirpuri Jat make up a substantial portion of the British Pakistani community, as many of the Jat villages were flooded by the construction of the Mangla Dam.[1]
Language
The Kotli, Dadyal and Chakswari Jats speak in a broad Pahari dialect, whilst those of Mirpur City and its immediate surrounds speak in a dialect which resembles the Pothwari spoken in the Jhelum area, while the Bhimber Jats speak in the Pahari dialect influenced by the Punjabi spoken in Gujrat District and some can understand and speak Balochi.
Notable People
- Chaudhry Noor Hussain, one of the pioneer leaders of the Kashmiri freedom movement.[2][3]
- Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry Thathal, made history in 1996 by becoming the first Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir from the Mirpur, Azad Kashmir region.[4]
- Chaudhry Abdul Majid, former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.[5]
- Nazir Ahmed, Baron Ahmed
See also
References
- ↑ From Textile Mills to Taxi Ranks: Experiences of Migration, Labour and Social Change by Virender Karla
- ↑ http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2014/02/16/national/renowned-kashmiri-politician-noor-hussain-dies/
- ↑ https://www.pakistantimes.com/topics/barrister-sultan-mahmood-chaudhry/
- ↑ https://www.pakistantimes.com/topics/barrister-sultan-mahmood-chaudhry/
- ↑ http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2016/07/21/national/political-bigwigs-face-tough-challenge-in-ajk-polls-today/
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