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The Poonch rebellion and the liberation of Azad Kashmir was the reaction of local residents against atrocities of Dogra rulers. Poonch was a princely state with it's own culture, language and ethnic groups consists of Sudhans (Sadozais), Dhoond Abbasi, Maldiyal Mughals etc. Raja Ranjit singh desired to capture this area to enlarge his dynasty and state. He ordered his Generals to capture this area by force and crush every resistance. The local residents fought with honor and courage but due to limited resources and traitors Dogra army successfully captured many areas of Poonch. Dozens of Sudhans involved in resistance movement skinned alive at Mong in front of Raja Gulab singh and their families were thrown in jails.
About 80,000 Sudhans were recruited and served in the British Army during the first and second World Wars. When they returned back they have a experience to deploy military strategy and to use latest military equipment.
Creation of War Council and AKRF:
The Sudhan people who rose to significance from 1947 as a result of a campaign and later rebellion against Maharaja Hari Singh. Highly decorated Sudhan officers of WW1/WW2 sold their personal property to arrange weapons and create a war council known as Azad Kashmir Regular Forces(AK regiment). A purpose of war council was only to crush Dogra ruler and revenge lives of innocent residents of Poonch specially those martyrs skinned a live in front of Gulab singh. The very prominent and famous highly decorated officers are listed below.
Martyrdom Anniversary: Captain Hussain Khan Shaheed 11th Nov 1947
Founder of 5 AK Regiment: Lt col Sher Khan Shaheed 9th July 1948
Battle of Rawalakot, Captain Hussain Khan Forces and Strong Hold of Dogra Army:
After successful strikes at Thorarh, Captain Hussain khan with his regiment (3 AKRF regiment) moved towards Rawalakot to capture very important enemy posts. After seven days battle he captured many posts included Draik, Kalakot and Reharha. The Dogra army lost a lot of soldiers against deadly strikes of Captain Hussain and feel fear to combat him. The only two posts were left Jamia Masjid Rawalakot and Temple of Chak Dhamni. Captain Hussain captured many mortar batteries,SMLE rifles and brens during battle of Thorarh. Initially 3 AKRF had only 11 .303s and 12 bore rifles. Captain Hussain sold his house hold items to arrange these 11 .303 rifles which was the only strength of his Regiment.
Temple of Chak Dhamni was very secured post of Dogra Army and they wanted to defend it at every cost due to it's religious significance and strategic location. Captain Hussain with his handful man fought three consecutive days and captured this post. Now Dogra army left nothing to defend and they were surrounded at Jamia masjid. Local people with axes,swords and sticks were ready to attack Jamia Masjid but Captain Hussain Khan was against it due to respect of holy place. At night Dogra army attacked nearby houses to search for food and water.Some of them killed by locals and others rushed towards Tolipeer. Captain Hussain with his men chased retreated Dogra army and killed many of them. During hand to hand fight Captain Hussain received bullets in chest and lost a lot of blood. When his subordinates tried to move him towards secure place he said," Please tell me about the enemy they crossed tolipeer or still holding some trenches?". The JCO Havaldar Roshan khan said, "No one is left at this hill every single enemy crossed our district and many of them are laying on the ground".Captain Hussain said," Please help me i want to stand on my legs to see the battle field".
These were the last words of Captain Hussain Khan Shaheed. The hero of first kashmir war was martyred on 11th of November 1947 at Tolipeer Rawalakot and buried at Hussain kot.
Facts Regarding AKRF:
Temple of Chak Dhamni(Taikri) and strong hold of Dogra army 1947:
Inner view of temple
When i captured this photo it was a moment of pride for me. My tribesmen fought here with axes and swords to get rid of brutal dogra forces. The volunteers of captain Hussain Khan Shaheed martyed at this location were buried near the red house clearly visible at picture below. This place is known as Gulshane Shuhadah.
About 80,000 Sudhans were recruited and served in the British Army during the first and second World Wars. When they returned back they have a experience to deploy military strategy and to use latest military equipment.
Creation of War Council and AKRF:
The Sudhan people who rose to significance from 1947 as a result of a campaign and later rebellion against Maharaja Hari Singh. Highly decorated Sudhan officers of WW1/WW2 sold their personal property to arrange weapons and create a war council known as Azad Kashmir Regular Forces(AK regiment). A purpose of war council was only to crush Dogra ruler and revenge lives of innocent residents of Poonch specially those martyrs skinned a live in front of Gulab singh. The very prominent and famous highly decorated officers are listed below.
- lt Col Shair Khan Shaheed (V.C) resident of Mong Azad Kashmir.
- Captain Hussain Khan Shaheed (H.J, O.B.I. M.C) resident of Rawalakot Azad Kashmir.
Martyrdom Anniversary: Captain Hussain Khan Shaheed 11th Nov 1947
Founder of 5 AK Regiment: Lt col Sher Khan Shaheed 9th July 1948
Battle of Rawalakot, Captain Hussain Khan Forces and Strong Hold of Dogra Army:
After successful strikes at Thorarh, Captain Hussain khan with his regiment (3 AKRF regiment) moved towards Rawalakot to capture very important enemy posts. After seven days battle he captured many posts included Draik, Kalakot and Reharha. The Dogra army lost a lot of soldiers against deadly strikes of Captain Hussain and feel fear to combat him. The only two posts were left Jamia Masjid Rawalakot and Temple of Chak Dhamni. Captain Hussain captured many mortar batteries,SMLE rifles and brens during battle of Thorarh. Initially 3 AKRF had only 11 .303s and 12 bore rifles. Captain Hussain sold his house hold items to arrange these 11 .303 rifles which was the only strength of his Regiment.
Temple of Chak Dhamni was very secured post of Dogra Army and they wanted to defend it at every cost due to it's religious significance and strategic location. Captain Hussain with his handful man fought three consecutive days and captured this post. Now Dogra army left nothing to defend and they were surrounded at Jamia masjid. Local people with axes,swords and sticks were ready to attack Jamia Masjid but Captain Hussain Khan was against it due to respect of holy place. At night Dogra army attacked nearby houses to search for food and water.Some of them killed by locals and others rushed towards Tolipeer. Captain Hussain with his men chased retreated Dogra army and killed many of them. During hand to hand fight Captain Hussain received bullets in chest and lost a lot of blood. When his subordinates tried to move him towards secure place he said," Please tell me about the enemy they crossed tolipeer or still holding some trenches?". The JCO Havaldar Roshan khan said, "No one is left at this hill every single enemy crossed our district and many of them are laying on the ground".Captain Hussain said," Please help me i want to stand on my legs to see the battle field".
These were the last words of Captain Hussain Khan Shaheed. The hero of first kashmir war was martyred on 11th of November 1947 at Tolipeer Rawalakot and buried at Hussain kot.
Facts Regarding AKRF:
- AKRF was the war council created by ex British Army officers and World war veterans only to crush dogra rule
- The recruited volunteers in this force consists of young boys(Started from age 12) and ex British army jawans.
- The officers and Jawans in this force fought without salaries and other benefits.
- AKRF became a part of Pakistan Army after 1965 war as a infantry regiment known as AK regiment.
- Lt Col Shair Shaheed and captain Hussain Khan Shaheed sold their personal property to raise 5 AKRF regiment and 3 AKRF regiment.
Temple of Chak Dhamni(Taikri) and strong hold of Dogra army 1947:
Inner view of temple
When i captured this photo it was a moment of pride for me. My tribesmen fought here with axes and swords to get rid of brutal dogra forces. The volunteers of captain Hussain Khan Shaheed martyed at this location were buried near the red house clearly visible at picture below. This place is known as Gulshane Shuhadah.
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