Khan Muhammad Khan of Mong

Khan Muhammad Khan (Urdu: خان محمد خان) ((1912-04-25)April 25, 1912 – June 1995) commonly known as Khan of Mong, was a Captain in the British Indian Army during the World War II. After demobilisation, he served as a rebel leader during the First Kashmir War. He is credited with the capture of Mirpur,even though the real action was carried out by Pakistan's PAVO Cavalry.. He was also allegedly involved with the Rawalpindi Conspiracy and the Poonch Uprising.

This article is about guerrilla leader. He is not to be confused with Khan Muhammad Khan.

Khan Muhammad Khan
خان محمد خان
Born(1919-04-25)25 April 1919
Mong, Jammu and Kashmir, British India (now in Azad Kashmir)
Died11 June 1995(1995-06-11) (aged 76)
Sudhanoti, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Other namesKhan of Mong
CitizenshipAzad Jammu and Kashmir (post-1947)
Jammu Kashmir (pre-1947)
Occupation(s)Soldier and guerrilla leader
Known forLeading the Mirpur front during the 1947 War of Independence (AJ&K)
FamilySudhan
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