The Resistance in Poonch (Rawalakot): Bravery, Sacrifice, and the Struggle for Azad Kashmir
The history of the Poonch resistance in Rawalakot, highlighting the bravery, sacrifices, and efforts of local people during the 1947 struggle that contributed to the formation of Azad Kashmir. The Resistance in Poonch (Rawalakot): A Story of Bravery, Sacrifice, and the Struggle for Freedom The history of Rawalakot and the wider Poonch region occupies a special place in the story of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. During the turbulent events of 1947, the people of Poonch demonstrated extraordinary courage, determination, and resilience. Their resistance against the forces of the Dogra State is remembered as one of the defining chapters in the struggle that led to the establishment of Azad Kashmir. The Background of the Poonch Resistance Before 1947, Poonch was part of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under the rule of Maharaja Hari Singh. The region had a large population of former soldiers who had served in the British Indian Army during World War II. These veterans returned home wit...