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Jhangar or Jhanger is a village in the Rajouri district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, close to the Line of Control that divides the Indian and Pakistan-administered portions of Kashmir.
History
Prior to 1947, Jhangar was the base of the Mirpur–Poonch Brigade of the State Forces of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.Template:Sfnp It was at a strategic location that was roughly equidistant from the towns of Bhimber, Mirpur, Kotli and Rajouri.[1] It was fiercely contested between the Indian and Pakistani forces during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948, eventually coming under Indian control.Template:Sfnp The village faces frequent shelling from Pakistan.[2]
References
- ↑ Template:Harvp: "Jhangar is situated on the junction of Mirpur-Jammu and Kotli-Jammu roads and its occupation by own troops was of vital importance for the survival of both the Mirpur and Kotli garrisons."
- ↑ Jhangar lives in constant fear of death, United News of India, 1 May 2019.
Bibliography
- War and Diplomacy in Kashmir, 1947-48. SAGE Publications(2014).
- History of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, 1820-1956: The State Force Background. Lancer International.
- History of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, 1820-1956: The State Force Background. brahmasingh.co.nf.
- Jammu and Kashmir Arms: History of the J & K Rifles. Palit & Dutt.
- War and Peace in Modern India. Palgrave Macmillan(2010).