Kotli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kotli
کوٹلی
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City
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| Administering country | Pakistan |
| Territory | Azad Kashmir |
| District | Kotli |
| Constructed | Mid 15th Century |
| Union Councils | 18 |
| Population
(2017 Census)
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| • Total | 46,907 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Urdu |
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| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal Code |
11100
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| Area code(s) | 0092-58264 |
| Website | District Website |
Kotli (pronounced Koh-tlee) is a city located in the Kotli District of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. It sits right by the Poonch River, which is known for its beautiful waterfalls. You can find the Lala Waterfall close to Kotli and the Gulpur Waterfalls a bit further southwest. According to a count in 2017, Kotli had about 46,907 people living there.
History of Kotli
The city of Kotli has a long history, going all the way back to the 1400s. It was first settled by a part of the royal Jarral family from Kashmir, led by Raja Aghar Khan. Back then, it was called Kohtali, which means "under the mountain."
Kotli was independent for a long time. But in 1819, it was taken over by Ranjit Singh, a powerful ruler.
After Pakistan and India became independent from British rule, in November 1947, local volunteers and soldiers took control of Kotli. Later, there were battles for control of Kotli, but it has remained under Pakistani control since then.
Education in Kotli
Kotli is home to the University of Kotli (UoK). This university used to be a college connected to the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. In 2014, it officially became its own university.
