Jhamra Explained

Jhamra
Official Name:Chak 434 Gb Jhamra
Settlement Type:Union Council
Pushpin Map:Punjab Pakistan#Pakistan
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Pakistan
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Punjab
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Faisalabad
Subdivision Type3:Tehsil
Subdivision Name3:Tandlianwala
Population As Of:2017 Census
Elevation M:184
Area Code:041
Area Code Type:Calling code
Timezone1:PST
Utc Offset1:+5

Jhamra (Panjabi; Punjabi: {{nq|جھامرا) is a village of the Faisalabad District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is known for being the birthplace of Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal, a famous Punjabi Muslim freedom fighter of the War of Independence (1857), who was known as Nawab of Jhamra. He died fighting against British East India Company on 23 September 1857 and is buried in Jhamra.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kharal and Berkley II. DAWN.COM. 22 April 2013. 2020-05-07.
  2. Web site: Past in Perspective. nation.com.pk. 2020-05-07.