Dalyala

Dhalyala Dalyala Rajgan
Dhalyala Location in Pakistan
Coordinates: 32°58′N 73°48′E / 32.967°N 73.8°E / 32.967; 73.8Coordinates: 32°58′N 73°48′E / 32.967°N 73.8°E / 32.967; 73.8
Country	Pakistan
Region	Azad Kashmir
District	Mirpur District
Mirpur
Houses	100
Main Cast	Panwar Sohlan Rajput
Government
– Numberdar	Raja Inayat Khan
Population
– Total	700
Time zone	PST (UTC+5)

Dalyala (Dhalyala) is a village found in Azad Kashmir in the Khari Sharif area of Pakistan it is composed mostly of Sohlan Rajputs. The Sohlan are a Rajput tribe connected with the Narma. They are said to be of Panwar Rajput descent which is a sub-branch of the Paramara Rajputs. The village name is derived from the dhall a type of shield used in medieval warfare. The population of this village is approximately 700. Some of the residents are currently residing in the UK, France, Greece, Hong Kong and Dubai.

Geography and climate

Dhalyala is located at 32°56′36″N 73°48′13″E / 32.94333°N 73.80361°E / 32.94333; 73.80361 (32.900000, 73.750000) and lies at an altitude of 246 metres (818 ft) above sea-level.

The Village as a whole has a moderate climate. In summer, temperatures can reach 43 °C, but the hot spells are comparatively short. The winter months are very pleasant with temperatures rarely falling below 1 °C.

History

The ancient history of the region has seen it participate in the Indus Valley Civilization and the Gandhara Civilization. At a later date, the Battle of the Hydaspes took place nearby, between the armies of Alexander the Great and the Indian king Porus.

Sites of interest

The village Lies between the ancient town of Sarai Alamgir and Mirpur. Nearby are the sites of the Jagu Head, Mangla Dam, River Jhelum, and the huge Rohtas Fort.

^{[1] [2]} Author: Raja Mohammad Shamshad Sharif (S/O Raja Mohammad Sharif of Dhalyala) resident in Hemel Hempstead, UK

References

1. ^ www.scribd.com/doc/2510797/Village-List-Mirpur-AJK
2. ^ http://www.panoramio.com/photo/39740883