Bhagwal, Chakwal
Bhagwal
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| Coordinates: 33°4′31″N 72°35′45″E / 33.07528°N 72.59583°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| Division | Rawalpindi |
| District | Chakwal |
| Tehsil | Chakwal |
Bhagwal[1] is a village situated in the Chakwal District of Punjab, Pakistan. Located approximately 97 kilometers from national capital Islamabad, it lies at coordinates 33°4′31″N 72°35′45″E, with an elevation of 432 meters above sea level.[2]
Education
[edit]Bhagwal is served by several educational institutions, including the Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) [3] and the Government Elementary School (GES).
History
[edit]Bhagwal is historically associated with the Mughal Kassar tribe, who settled in the area as landlords and tribal leaders. A prominent group within the tribe became known as the "Haveli Walay" due to their fortified ancestral residences.
During the Sikh period in Punjab (late 18th to mid-19th century), local oral history records that Mughal Kassar families in Bhagwal faced threats from Sikh raiders. In response, they invited the Bhatti Rajputs from Pindi Bhattian to settle in Bhagwal and assist in defending the village. The Bhatti Rajputs reportedly repelled the attackers and earned great respect in the region.
References
[edit]- Dawn News (March 15, 2021). [Who are the Rajputs of Pakistan?](https://www.dawn.com/news/1612558). Dawn.com. Retrieved July 16, 2025.
Notable people
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- Ayaz Amir: journalist and politician
References
[edit]- ^ "Bhagwal Postal Code | Post Code | Zip Code". 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Bhagwal nearby Places". pk.geoview.info. Retrieved 2025-05-25.
- ^ "University of the Punjab- Affiliated Colleges - Govt.-Associate-College-for-Women-Bhagwal-Chakwal". pu.edu.pk. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "Muslim Rajputs". Wikipedia. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
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