Awan Sharif
اعوان شریف | |
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  Awan Sharif Location of Awan Sharif in Pakistan | |
| Coordinates: 32°50′39″N 74°14′1″E / 32.84417°N 74.23361°E | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Gujrat |
| Tehsil | Gujrat |
| Population | |
| • Total | 45−50k |
Awan Sharif is remote town in Gujrat District. It is the largest village of district Gujrat, Pakistan. It is the last town which connect Pakistan with Azad Kashmir. Awan Sharif also holds history as it was the first place which was attacked by India in war of 1965 Battle Of Chhamb - Jaurian.[1]
The Tomb of Qazi Sultan Mehmood [2] a famous saint of this area is also situated here. few notables of this area are also buried in front tomb.
- ^ http://pakarmy.pk.tripod.com/chammb.html%7Ctitle=1965 Battle Of Chhamb - Jaurian |access-date=2021-08-10 |archive-
- ^ "Qazi Sultan Mehmood Awani". Archived from the original on 22 August 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2016.