Rajouri: The Land of Kings : Reyaz Malik
Rajouri: The Land of Kings
Reyaz Malik
Once known as Rampur and Rajapuri,
Today’s Rajouri stands proud as the Land of Kings;
A historic halt where Mughals used to sojourn,
Such is the storied heritage of Rajouri.
Earlier a part of Reasi and Poonch,
Where every religion exists with harmony;
Where every tribe lives with dignity,
Such is the profound beauty of Rajouri.
The Dhanidhar Fort is atop the town,
While at Shahdara, a sufi shrine is there,
That is tomb of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah;
Such is the spirituality of Rajouri.
From Budhal and Bakori to the heights of Samarh Sarr,
Lie green vales, dense woods, and towering peaks;
Where the hidden waterfalls of Darhal newly awaken,
Such is the breathtaking majesty of Rajouri.
A beacon of higher learning in the Pir Panjal,
The Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University shines;
Disseminating deep knowledge across the region,
Such is the enlightening grace of Rajouri.
The therapeutic hot springs of Kalakote flow,
Bringing relief and a cure for many ailments;
While its rich coal mines give an economic boost,
Such is the natural bounty of Rajouri.
Where legends like Fidaa and Shahbaz Rajorvi,
Were born in the lap of this very soil;
Lighting a brilliant lamp of knowledge and wisdom,
Such is the enduring legacy of Rajouri.
(Reyaz Malik, is a writer, Poet from Rajnagar, Budhal, Rajouri (J&K). He holds a Triple M.A. from the University of Jammu and IGNOU and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English from the University of Lucknow. A multilingual scholar proficient in Kashmiri, English, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Hindi, and Arabic, he writes poetry and prose in the non-fiction genre. His published work includes How Are You Jannaa, a translation of Urdu short stories into English.)
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