Punjab border near Jhelum, Kohala Valley, morning of 21st April 1557
The Jhelum River, which originates at Verinag Spring, is one of the major rivers for the Punjab region, often linking to Kashmir. However, due to the treacherous terrain, it was hard to follow its origin which was set in foot of Pir Panjal ranges.
After the Supreme Commander of the Northern Imperial Corps passed the order to track the rivers for hidden passes, this river also came under scrutiny, and finally after two days, they found a suitable place to cross into Kashmir. It was the Kohala pass, from where they could infiltrate the rear of Muzaffarabad.
