Gool is a village in Ramban district with a population of over 50,000. It is situated 52 km from Ramban. Gool pies in the lap of nature. Its greenery is magical, attractive, and eye-pleasing.
My heart is filled with green love as I gaze in awe at the trees sharing grace from above.
History
As per the record of rights (ROR) 1965-1966, Bikarmi, Gool was first inhabited and owned by ancestors of Thakurs named Cheri Pal, who had originally migrated from Ayodya. The ancestors of Chari Pal cut the dense forest cover and enabled it for cultivation. Chari Pal constructed a small house for living at Rooskote, presently known as Dachan, which was laden with dense forest at that time. The Thakurs family no longer resides in Dachan, but some religious sites (Devas than) can still be found in their original locations.The religious spots have been reduced to debris and stones. The land around these sports has been made fully cultivable. During the reign of Akbar, the Bhatal region, which includes present day Dheeda, Ind, Chachwa, Kalimasta, Bhim dassa, Sangaldan, Bada kund, Mahakund, and Dharam, was also granted to Jal Pal as jagir, and thus all adjoining areas remained in the possession of descendants of Jai Pal. The descendants of Jai Pal are said to have built three kote – Ding kote, Karlog, and Dharam Shed – as a result of their permanent possession of the areas.Later on, these three kote became three separate villages. Gool’s initial name was Karlog, and Gool was given keeping in view of its round topography. From every side, Gool appears round in shape. Mor Singh is considered the last Raja of Gool. In 1947, Gool became part of Niabat Arnas of tehsil Reasi. Earlier, it had also remained under the control of Kulgam, Doda, and Kishtwar. When Niabat was established at Arnas, its office was made functional for six months in the summer at Gool and for the remaining six months in the winter at Arnas. At that time, due to the unavailability of motorable roads from Arnas to Gool, the revenue record was shifted to horses or laborers. In 1966, an independent tehsil office was made functional at Mohore. Gulabgarh and Gool became separate Niabats. The office of agrarian tehsildar was also shifted to Gool from Mohore. A Tehsil level judicial magistrate’s office was also opened for the first time at Gool.
Our Gool Gulabgarh is a very beautiful name and Allah has made it very beautiful with valleys, mountains, springs, streams, and rivers, and every corner is pleasant smelling. Right now, Gool is with Ramban District and Gulabgarh is with Reasi. The people of Gool and Gulabgarh oppose the separation because their culture, language, and traditions are the same. language is mostly spoken; after Kashmiri, Gojri and Urdu are also spoken.
Famous health resorts such as Dhagantop and Ramakund are where you will find people from Mohar, Reasi and other areas to enjoy the beauty of nature. Gool Gulabgarh is the beautiful name of our area, which is not only known in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir but also throughout the country. This name has a historical origin. The mountains here have a healing effect on the hearts of tourists, but it was unfortunate that Gool was separated from Gulabgarh for administrative purposes, so that the historic bond between Gool and Gulabgarh was broken. But still, people use the names “Gool Gulabgarh” together.
If we turn the pages of history, we find that this area was named Dangbatal during the reign of Akbar. This name continued till Gulab Singh ascended the throne. But still, the name of Dangbatal is used by our elderly people. Gool is a village surrounded by mountains all around, which adds to its beauty. It has a famous ancient site called Dang gam, presently known as Gohra Galli, which is believed to be from the time of the Mahabharata. This unique ancient site is the new tourist attraction, with giant sculptures and horses personally carved by Pandavas out of monolithic stones. It is recognised by the state archaeological department, but further excavation is needed. Thus, you have to visit Gool and see how beautiful Gool is.
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