Jhamra (Punjabi: 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]

Tomb of Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal in Jhamra
Jhamra
Chak 434 Gb Jhamra
Jhamra is located in Punjab, Pakistan
Jhamra
Jhamra
Jhamra is located in Pakistan
Jhamra
Jhamra
Coordinates: 31°02′41.8″N 73°18′20.9″E / 31.044944°N 73.305806°E / 31.044944; 73.305806
CountryPakistan Pakistan
ProvincePunjab
DistrictFaisalabad
TehsilTandlianwala
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5 (PST)
Calling code041

References

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  1. ^ "Kharal and Berkley II". DAWN.COM. 22 April 2013. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  2. ^ "Past in Perspective". nation.com.pk. Retrieved 2020-05-07.