Murid (Chakwal)

Murid (Urdu: مريد ) is a town located in Chakwal District, Punjab, Pakistan. Murid is located 10 km west of Chakwal. Murid is the second largest town in the district Chakwal, with a population over 14,000.

History

This village is believed to be founded by the Raja Murid, a brother of Chaudhry Chaku Khan, founder of Chakwal in sixteenth century C.E. During the British times, the village contributed towards the British Indian Army and in First World War 375 men from the village served in British Indian Army on different fronts stretching from Mesopotamia (Iraq), Palestine and France. Out of these, 75 men were injured and 13 were killed. This fact is corroborated by the plaque put up by the British Government in the Village School to commemorate the contribution. Similarly, in the Second World War, the youth of the village fought in Africa, Europe and South East Asia. After the independence of Pakistan, there was an influx of Muslim migrants mostly from Kashmir.

The village is the second largest town of the Rawalpindi Division. The village is predominantly inhabited by Mair Minhas Rajputs while other tribes include Gondals and Syeds. Besides these Zimandars, there are some other casts (Kaamdaars) such as Bhattis, Joulahas, etc.

See also

• Murid Airbase