Educational Services of Colonel Khan Muhammad Khan in Poonch region of Jammu and Kashmir: A Historical Appraisal
Keywords:
Khan Sahib, Educational Services, Political and Social Reforms, SocietyAbstract
The history of Poonch is full of many famous and illustrious people who have served the region. Prominent among them is Khan Muhammad Khan (known as Khan Sahib) without information about his educational services the history of Poonch would certainly remain incomplete. Khan Sahib performed his duties in the fields of politics, society and education with dignity. During the Dogra era, people were living in poverty and no one was willing to step forward to help in the development and rehabilitation of the society. Khan Sahib boldly accepted the challenge of revitalizing the society of Poonch. This article explores the facts of how Khan Sahib used education as a weapon for the uplift and improvement of the society of Poonch. He took necessary steps to promote education among the residents of Poonch and prevent them from following harmful customs and practices. To accomplish his goals, Khan Sahib founded educational institutions in different areas. Primary and secondary sources were used in this article.
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