Dalyala

Coordinates: 32°58′N 73°48′E / 32.967°N 73.800°E / 32.967; 73.800
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Dhalyala
Dalyala Rajgan
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Dalyala (Dhalyala) is a village found in

Rajputs. 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 900. Some of the residents are currently residing in the United Kingdom, 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

Porus
.

Sites of interest

The village lies between the ancient town of

Mirpur. Nearby are the sites of the Jagu Head, Mangla Dam, Jhelum River, 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. ^ "Village List Mirpur AJK | PDF".
  2. ^ "Panoramio is no longer available".