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MAJOR RAJA MUHAMMAD AFZAL KHAN,FAKHAR-E-KASHMIR Major Raja Muhammad Afzal Khan was born at Kalri village of District Bhimber Azad Jammu & Kashmir in 1917. He was son of Raja Lal Khan and nephew of Colonel Raja Dilawar Khan. A graduate from Aligarh College, deeply influenced from the personality of his maternal uncle Colonel Raja Dilawar Khan, he joined State Army in 1941 and was commissioned in 4 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles. A graceful, upright officer with an imposing impressive personality, he was highly reputed for his fearless courage and bravery. He was the heart favourite officer of the Maharaja of Kashmir. During Kashmir libration war, he along with captain (later colonel) Hassan Mirza of Gilgit and Captain Khan Muhammad of Punch revolted against Maharaja of Kashmir and joined armed struggle to liberate Kashmir. Keeping his base at Jehlum, he led many operations against Hindu’s strongholds like Ali Beg, Dhudail, Gala Balah Mirpur, Chechian and Gowindpur and successfully captured them. During an operation on Matlashi Ridge (Poona – Tandar Sector) while leading an attack on Khamba Fort, he was wounded on 9 December 1947 and finally embraced Shahadat on 6 February 1948 at prime age of 30 year. In recognition of his leadership qualities, Courage and bravery in which he led numerous successful operations, he was awarded highest gallantry award of Fakhar-Kashmir. In his memory, Gowindpur (which was captured by him after leading a successful operation) was named as Afzalpur. A role model, a specimen of a leader, a legendary figure, an hero of Kashmir Liberation War, he remains in our hearts and souls.