Samahni Valley
Samahni valley is a valley situated on the LOC (line of control) that separates Azad Kashmir from Jammu and Kashmir. It is 35 km long and about 8 km in width and covers an area of 1270 km2.[citation needed] By covered area, it is the largest valley in Kashmir.[1]
Most of the inhabitants speak Pahari, with some Punjabi influence.[citation needed] Urdu is still spoken and understood among the villagers.
The Samahni valley has fourteen towns:[citation needed]
- Jandi Chontra
- Kadyala
- Dab
- Kalich
- Bandala
- Samahni
- Manana
- Sarsala
- Chowki
- Bindi
- Jandala
- burjun
- mathoon
- garhoon
- darhal
- Poona
- Chaai
- Baroh
- Dall khambah
- Haripoor
- Jajooha
Other important locations include:
- Baghsar Fort - an ancient fort constructed by Mughal rulers
- Baghsar Lake
Coordinates: 33°2′42″N 74°11′50″E / 33.04500°N 74.19722°EPeople of the valley
Different clans live in the valley, most of them have migrated during the partition in 1947.
-Bhatti
- Rajpoots
- Maliks
These are the majority’s.
These days Samahni is strategically a very important location as its near the LOC. It’s bordered by Rajouri district of India's Jammu and Kashmir.
References[]
- ^ "Samahni Valley - A Guide For Travelers - The Tourist". The Tourist. 2017-11-26. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
- Bhimber District
- Valleys of Azad Kashmir
- Azad Kashmir geography stubs