Bratla
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Bratla is a small village near Kotli in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It has historical attractions.
[edit] Rajput presence
The Rajput of the Hill States have traditionally chosen to live in the highest location with their subjects occupying the lower lands which is why Kotli and Bratla have been such natural places for the Mangral Rajput. The village of Bratla is located at a high point on a steep plateau, at the top of which have been the traditional homes of the Rajput. The word Bratla is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Barra-tilla' meaning the 'highest point'. Not only the Rajputs live in bratla now but those mughals who managed to save their lives in 1857 war in sub continent, a part of them also settled in it during 1857. The famous of them are Khan Mughals(Kamagars locally called). A part from them many minor tribes like Talie, Mochi, Kamar, etc. are also settled. This village shows great harmony and brotherhood among different castes. It is a very beautiful place forming valley with The Khandi Mountain. People are in majority well off and having high life standard.
[edit] Village Koi, District Kotli
Waterfalls on the river Mhool running through Village Koi, Near Bratla in District Kotli, Azad Kashmir.
A few heavily armed Dogra soldiers managed to escape to Jammu by following the path of the river Mhool.[when?][clarification needed]
[edit] Notable people
- Raja Ali Mardan Khan, a wrestler and weightlifter in early[when?] India
- Raja Baz Khan of Bratla was Chief of Military and Vizier for the Nawab of Bahawalpur, Mohammed Bahawal Khan IV who died in 1866 of suspected poisoning[citation needed]
- Raja Madat Khan, the son of Shaheed Raja Qadir Baksh Khan, was the tribal chief of Bratla and the founder of the village of Koi[citation needed]
- Raja Aslam Mangral Advocate and Minister.[where?][when?]
- Raja Mohammad Idris Local Conservative Party MP for Bolton, United Kingdom. He has spent vast amount of money on property's in Bratla area. Has spent much time and effort in promoting local business in Bratla area which has led him to serve as Finance Advisor of the Bratla Treasury. Has funded projects for the maintenance of the Highways and new techno-filled drainage system. Has contributed to the local hospital including providing 4 up to date ambulances.
