Mang, Azad Kashmir


Mang is a town in Sudhanoti District of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.

Geography

Mang consists of 7 villages and 2 union councils: Mang and Patan Sher Khan.
Mong is well connected by roads to major cities of Kashmir and Pakistan. Mang is connected to Pallandri, Rawalakot, Thorar. Daily buses carry passengers inter-state as well as within the city. The nearest major airport is located at Rawalakot which isn't operational so nearest is Islamabad International Airport.

History

Mang is a stronghold of the Sudhan tribe, and served important roles as a fortress in the 1837 Poonch Revolt and as a base of operations in the 1947 Poonch Revolt.
In the 1837 Poonch Revolt, the Sudhans resisted Gulab Singh and Sikh forces from the fortress of Mong, where a deadly battle was fought until its capture by a prolonged assault.

Education

Mang has several schools and a campus of the University of Poonch.

Notable people