Also known as “Baab-e-Kashmir” (the doorway to Kashmir), Bhimber was often used by the Mughal kings as a doorway (gateway) to Kashmir. Mughal king ‘Jahangeer’ also mentioned Bhimber in his book ‘Tuzh-e-Jahangiri’. Bhimber is considered one of the most important places due to its geographic location as it rains a lot in summer and much less in winter. The location of Bhimber is classified as Cwa according to the Köppen climate classification. Bhimber was the capital of the Chibhal Dynasty, which reigned from 1400 to 1856.Around 1822 it was given as feudal land to Raja Dhian Singh of Dogra Dynasty who was the brother of Gulab Singh. After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the Sikh court suddenly collapsed and Dhian Singh was assassinated in court intrigues. Later, during the rule of the British Empire, the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir was formed and these territories were transferred to Jammu and Kashmir. However, the feudal lands (jagir) given to Dhian Singh were left untouched and Dhian Singh’s sons Moti Singh and Jawahir Singh became their rajahs.
Kas Chanatar is a valley near the town of Bhimber near Azad Kashmir, near the border between Pakistani Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. The villages are spread over large distances on both sides of the valley. The local people use paths of the small Himalayan hill for agriculture. Corn and wheat are the most commonly grown crops in the region. Some of the animals found in this region are buffalo, wild boar, eagle, jackal, goat and crow. During the rainy season, a stream of water flows through the valleys.
Barnala is one of the sub divisions of Bhimber and is a famous business market. Barnala has rich agricultural land as well as pickle mangos, wild life and grain market. The pickle mangos attract a large number of tourists in summer season. All kinds of daily necessities are available in Barnala valley.
