BURJ, KOTLI SATTIAN TO PATRIATA HIKING TRAIL

Picturesque Kotli Sattian to Patriata trek is among the most beautiful treks of the region. It’s an abandoned jeep trek starting from Burj (6 km away from Kotli Sattian town) and reaches the Patriata top via Phofandi Top exposing the beauty of Kashmir and Murree region, on a clear day this trek offers spectacular views for the nature lovers. The distance of this trek is 6 km.

The Patriata, Khalabut and Phofandi hills are beautifully wooded and the scenery is exquisite. The panorama view comprises, at it frequently does, a breathtaking picture of a foreground of lovely, lush woodland scenery and a background of the lofty snow clad peaks of the Himalayas.

International cricketer and Chislehurst resident Yasir Arafat Satti to lead Eltham College cricket programme

Pakistani international cricketer Yasir Arafat Satti will join independent school Eltham College as the resident cricket professional from the end of April.

Mr Arafat, who lives in Chislehurst, will work with young cricketers at the school, which is situated amongst 70 acres of playing fields in Mottingham, and has already begun his role ahead of schedule by taking off season indoor cricket nets sessions with students.

Eltham College, which is £5,415 per term to attend, is for boys aged seven to 18, with a mixed-sex sixth form accepting girls aged 16 to 18 as well.

An international standard player, Mr Arafat has played both Test and Limited Over cricket for Pakistan as well as two seasons representing Scotland.

He has taken over 750 first class wickets and scored over 7000 first class runs, he has also played for seven English counties and is the highest wicket taker in English T20 cricket.

On the appointment, headmaster Guy Sanderson, said: “We are delighted that we can bring someone of Yasir’s calibre to the sports coaching team. His expertise and knowledge of the game will be a real asset to not only our elite cricketers but all students across the college”

Mr Arafat said: “I have been fortunate to have a long career playing a game I love and I am delighted that the next stage of it will be coaching and inspiring the next generation of cricketers”.

The appointment of Yasir adds to the school’s sporting coaches with regional and national honours including Callum Giles (twice GB Hockey Olympian), Sam Howard (Junior International, Cambridge Rugby Blue and Barbarian) and Emily Evans (GB Olympian Downhill Skier)

Source : Bromley Times

HISTORY OF SATTI TRIBE

The Satti are a tribe in the region of North Punjab (Pir Panjal Range), Pakistan. Satti tribe mainly inhabits Kotli Sattian, Kahuta and Murree Hills of Rawalpindi district in north Punjab, Islamabad district, Abbottabad, Mansehra and Kohistan areas of KPK, and some scattered families also live in Afghanistan and across river Jhelum in the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 

Origin

The founding father of the Satti tribe, Satti Khan was born at Thoon in Kotli Sattian and from there his offspring spread to the neighbouring settlements.

The Satti tribe has two traditions regarding its origin. One tradition links Baba Satti to Anushirvan, A Sassanian king of Persia, while the other suggests that he was a descendant of a military commander known as Takht Khan, who accompanied Timur during the invasion of Delhi.

However, a huge number of Sattis are believed to have descended from Anushirvan, The Emperor of Sassanian Empire. When Arabs invaded and conquered Persia, the ancestors of this tribe were driven out, they took refuge in the neighbouring states of central Asia. Later on they joined the early Muslim Armies in their invasion of subcontinent and settled in the Pothohar region of Punjab, Pakistan in the train of invaders.

Education

The people of this tribe have great love and respect for knowledge. This Satti tribe has produced excellent army officers with the highest achievements, good doctors and scientists, better administrators and reputed students with incredible educational achievements. There are huge number of Sattis, who have earned Ph.D. degrees from local and foreign universities.

The Martial Race

Sattis are inborn soldiers, they possess a distinctive place and role in the Armed Forces of Pakistan. Every graveyard of Satti region is the resting place of Martyrs and War heroes. 

The high walls of mountains of the Satti region on the northeast side, protects the Federal Capital Islamabad as a fortress. As the homeland of most of the in-service and retired forces personnel, it stands surety to the well-being of the motherland.

People inhibiting harsh mountain terrains naturally grow tough and endure a great deal of physical hardship. Mountain tribes in Murree, Kahuta and Kotli Sattian, like people in the entire mountain regions, were averse to slavery. They lived fiercely independent lives since day one. It was known as Aap Raji or self-rule. However, different governments tried to subjugate these tribes from time to time with little success. The turning point arrived during Sikh rule which saw unprecedented atrocities carried out by Sikh armies against mountain tribes. Sattis were confined to higher reaches which were almost outside the approach of Sikh armies. However it forced Sattis to develop a complete self-sufficient lifestyle. They developed their own agriculture, hand mills, water mills, ploughs, etc. But they were deprived of any access to education, health or other civil amenities.

When British and Sikh fought each other Sattis naturally sided with British and Sikhs were finally defeated with the combined efforts of Sattis and British Indian army soldiers. The papers of Sikh surrender were signed at Rawalpindi. Sikhs also meted out similar punishments to other tribes who gallantly fought back them in the entire mountain ranges. The British declared Sattis as martial race and would happily recruit them in their army. The rivalries with Sikhs and subsequent alliance with Brits brought Sattis into regular military profession.

When an armed struggle was launched in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1947-48. Ali Ghor Satti’s home in Malot Sattian served as a transit point for arms and men across river Jehlum. Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim of Sadozai tribe managed to acquire 500 Lee Enfield rifles and 45000 bullets which were stored safely in Ali Ghor Satti’s home. On the other side of the river was his son-in-law, Shukar Muhammad Satti, who coordinated the operation to safely transport arms and ammunition across river Jehlum.

Young Satti and Sadozai men swam across freezing river Jehlum and successfully managed to supply weapons to warriors and participated in the fight. The first attack was carried out against Dogra army unit stationed at Thorar. The warriors successfully climbed the rear vertical cliff of the army posts by using ropes and vines made of local shrubs. The enemy was ambushed from behind which left him bewildered with significant casualties. The rest were captured and kept as prisoners of war.

This was the starting point of Jammu and Kashmir liberation movement. The region of Poonch would not have been liberated without Sattis participation. The main reason to join the Poonch uprising was the harsh treatment meted out to Kashmiris by their rulers. Since Sattis and Sadozai have been related through different bonds, it was natural to respond to such calls. See the Striking Symmetry, When the Government of Pakistan joined in, the liberation command was assumed by Brigadier Saddiq Satti who went all the way to Poonch city. Later the Pakistan army headquarters recalled him and eventually the city fell to Indians.

Five war memorials in the Satti region were built to commemorate the gallantry during WWI. Nowhere on this earth such a small population had so many gallantry monuments built in such a number.

It is not true that Sattis showed their bravery only in regular army. Captain Riaz Satti was the right hand man to famous Indian nationalist leader Subash Chandra Bose and worked in the capacity of his secretary. Most of the WWII prisoners from Satti tribe joined Indian National Army of Bose.

The Murree Revolt

Prof. Karam Haideri has elaborated the story of Murree in his book, Dastan-e-Murree. It will be unfair to ignore the revolt that took place in nineteenth century in Murree. There are many version of this event. The local tribes in Murree planned to attack British residency at Kuldana and it was decided that Dhunds, Satti, Kethwal and Danial would participate in it. The plan was put together in a home where an old woman, named Sunnu, was also present and heard the plot. Her brother was working as a chef with the British resident commander. Ms. Sunnu was worried about the safety of her brother during this forthcoming attack. She immediately contacted her brother and asked him to take leave for few days as the resident would come under attack. Her brother asked for leave from job and he told his boss about the 'planned attack' as the reason for leave. The chef was arrested and put under military security. The British troops immediately called reinforcements from nearby cantonments such as Barrian. British established ambushes all along the gullies or passes. It is said that the warriors from the Dhund tribe launched the attacked before the set date. Some claim that Dhunds thought that Satti and other tribal participation would dilute the booty. Others claim it was not the greed for loot but sensing that British had already knew the plan it was tactically moved earlier to maintain the element of surprise. Whatever the case the revolt was crushed with an iron hand. It is told that when Satti warriors arrived under the command of Mr. Borra Khan the British forces were everywhere. When confronted by British commander, Mr. Borra Khan flipped the story and told that he came to help the British as a payback of their help against Sikhs. This saved him and his warriors from decimation. Some consider this as a cowardly act while other consider it as a great diplomatic move. Mr. Baz Khan, a Dhund chief, was hanged along with his sons and other fellows. The quest to liberate Murree was doomed forever. Tactically the revolt was defeated. Morally it succeeded as it showed the rebellious nature of mountain inhabitants against slavery.

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5 SCHOOLS OF KOTLI SATTIAN WON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL AWARD

Recently, five schools of Kotli Sattian Subdivision won the international schools award in several educational activities, held by British Council.

Here are the best performing Schools

1. Girls high school, Mirzapur
2. Girls high school, Bhan Seri
3. Girls high school, Lehtrar
4. Girls primary school, Chevra
5. Girls primary school, Dhanda

In this project of British council 50 schools have been selected from the Punjab province, and 20 of them are from District Rawalpindi.

HISTORY OF THE SATTI TRIBE

The Satti is a tribe in the region of North Punjab (Pir Panjal Range), Pakistan. Satti tribe mainly inhabits Kotli Sattian, Kahuta and Murree Hills of Rawalpindi district in north Punjab, Islamabad district, Abbottabad, Mansehra and Kohistan areas of KPK, and some scattered families also live in Afghanistan and in the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. 

Origin

The founding father of the Satti tribe, Baba Satti was born at Thoon in Kotli Sattian and from there his offspring spread to the neighbouring settlements.

The Satti tribe has two traditions regarding its origin. One tradition links Baba Satti to Anushirvan, a Sassanian king of Persia, while the other suggests that he was a descendant of a military commander known as Takht Khan, who accompanied Timur during the invasion of Delhi.

However, a huge number of Sattis are believed to have descended from Naushirwan, The Emperor of Sasanian Empire. When Arabs invaded and conquered Persia, the ancestors of this tribe were driven out, they took refuge in the neighbouring states of central Asia. Later on they joined the early Muslim Armies in their invasion of subcontinent and settled in the region of North Punjab, Pakistan in the train of invaders.

Education

The people of this tribe have great love and respect for knowledge. This Satti tribe has produced excellent army officers with the highest achievements, good doctors and scientists, better administrators and reputed students with incredible educational achievements. There are huge number of Sattis, who have earned PhD degrees from local and foreign universities.

The Martial Race

Sattis are inborn soldiers, they possess a distinctive place and role in the Armed Forces of Pakistan. Every graveyard of Satti region is the resting place of Martyrs and War heroes. 

The high walls of mountains of the Satti region on the northeast side, protects the Federal Capital Islamabad as a fortress. As the homeland of most of the in-service and retired forces personnel, it stands surety to the well-being of the motherland.

People inhibiting harsh mountain terrains naturally grow tough and endure a great deal of physical hardship. Mountain tribes in Murree, Kahuta and Kotli Sattian, like people in the entire mountain regions, were averse to slavery. They lived fiercely independent lives since day one. It was known as Aap Raji or self-rule. However, different governments tried to subjugate these tribes from time to time with little success. The turning point arrived during Sikh rule which saw unprecedented atrocities carried out by Sikh armies against mountain tribes. Sattis were confined to higher reaches which were almost outside the approach of Sikh armies. However it forced Sattis to develop a complete self-sufficient lifestyle. They developed their own agriculture, hand mills, water mills, ploughs, etc. But they were deprived of any access to education, health or other civil amenities.

When British and Sikh fought each other Sattis naturally sided with British and Sikhs were finally defeated with the combined efforts of Sattis and British Indian army soldiers. The papers of Sikh surrender were signed at Rawalpindi. Sikhs also meted out similar punishments to other tribes who gallantly fought back them in the entire mountain ranges. The British declared Sattis as martial race and would happily recruit them in their army. The rivalries with Sikhs and subsequent alliance with Brits brought Sattis into regular military profession.

When an armed struggle was launched in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1947-48, two battalions were formed by ex-servicemen, who belonged to the Satti Tribe, named as Kotli battalion and Satti Battalion. The Kotli Battalion comprised of 600 fighters. Captain Muhammad Riaz Satti organised The Satti battalion which comprised of more than 400 fighters.

Ali Gohar Satti’s home in Malot Sattian served as a transit point for arms and men across river Jehlum. Sardar Muhammad Ibrahim of Sadozai tribe managed to acquire 500 Lee Enfield rifles and 45000 bullets which were stored safely in Ali Gohar Satti’s home. On the other side of the river was his son-in-law, Shukar Muhammad Satti, who coordinated the operation to safely transport arms and ammunition across river Jehlum.

Young Satti and Sadozai men swam across freezing river Jehlum and successfully managed to supply weapons to warriors and participated in the fight. The first attack was carried out against Dogra army unit stationed at Thorar. The warriors successfully climbed the rear vertical cliff of the army posts by using ropes and vines made of local shrubs. The enemy was ambushed from behind which left him bewildered with significant casualties. The rest were captured and kept as prisoners of war.

This was the starting point of Jammu and Kashmir liberation movement. The region of Poonch would not have been liberated without Sattis participation. The main reason to join the Poonch uprising was the harsh treatment meted out to Kashmiris by their rulers. Since Sattis and Sadozai have been related through different bonds, it was natural to respond to such calls. See the Striking Symmetry, When the Government of Pakistan joined in, the liberation command was assumed by Brigadier Saddiq Satti who went all the way to Poonch city. Later the Pakistan army headquarters recalled him and eventually the city fell to Indians.

Five war memorials in the Satti region were built to commemorate the gallantry during WWI. Nowhere on this earth such a small population had so many gallantry monuments built in such a number.

It is not true that Sattis showed their bravery only in regular army. Captain Riaz Satti was the right hand man to famous Indian nationalist leader Subash Chandra Bose and worked in the capacity of his secretary. Most of the WWII prisoners from Satti tribe joined Indian National Army of Bose.

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YASIR ARAFAT SATTI

Yasir Arafat Satti (born 12 March 1982) is a Pakistani first-class cricketer. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast. He hails from Durnoyian, Kotli Sattian.

Yasir Arafat Satti is one such name, who has played in almost all the major leagues and created records one after another. Yasir is one of the most successful cricketers in county cricket and one of the few foreign players, who is playing county cricket in England for last 13 years in running.

He is an all-rounder of typically Pakistani ethos; ideal for ODI cricket but also you suspect capable of occasionally dangerous feats in Test matches. He is handy as a lower-order plunderer - he averages nearly 27 at first-class level though his bowling remains much his stronger suit.His type of straight, full, skiddy bowling politeness a slingy action accounted for Andrew Flintoff's wicket at an ODI in Karachi in December 2005. It has also helped him to nine wickets against England in a warm-up game earlier during the same series and it once accounted for five wickets in six balls in a domestic game in December 2004 (four of the five were either leg-before or bowled), a feat performed by only three other bowlers.

Apart from Abdul Razzaq and perhaps Shahid Afridi, Yasir Arafat is the only other genuine all-rounder to be produced by Pakistan in the 21st century. His immediate impact on domestic cricket saw him become a part of the Pakistan cricket team at the age of 17.

In 2004, Arafat performed the extremely rare feat of taking five wickets in six balls for Rawalpindi against the national champions Faisalabad in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. This had only been achieved three times previously in the entire history of first-class cricket: by Bill Copson in 1937, William Henderson in 1938 and Pat Pocock in 1972. Arafat was the only bowler to take the wickets spread over two innings.

On 8 December 2007, Arafat made his Test match debut for Pakistan against India in Bangalore in the third and final Test of the series. He displayed his all-round abilities by taking 7 wickets in the match including a 5-wicket haul, and scoring 44 in the first innings.

He can generate pace and when conditions are helpful, swing.An inspiring start to the 2007 county season with Kent, where he starred with ball as well the bat, saw Arafat being awarded a central contract for the first time. With injuries to Mohammad Asif and Umar Gul, Arafat was called up as replacement and made his Test debut against India at Bangalore in December 2007.He has good knowledge of English conditions, having played league cricket and for Scotland, he was recruited by Sussex in the 2006 Championship season. In his first three games, he took 17 wickets with two five-wicket hauls as well as scoring a couple of fifties. He has been on the fringes of the Pakistan squad for a number of years though given the all rounders ahead of him - Abdul Razzaq, Shahid Afridi and even Shoaib Malik.

SUBSTANTIAL SOLDIERS OF KOTLI SATTIAN AND MURREE

By: Agha H Amin

I had the honour of meeting Ex Brigadier Sadiq Khan Satti (Military Cross) in January 1982, when he was writing his book Bang E Dara in English.

I must add that most substantial soldiers I have met or read about in life belong to Murree and Kotli Sattian tehsil of Rawalpindi District.

Ex Brigadier Sadiq Khan Satti, the subject of this write up. Brave warrior against a set of hopeless politicians who dared not step into Kashmir during the entire time that 1947-48 war was fought, although Nehru was roaming around in Kashmir as if it was a market place behind his house in Delhi.

Great war hero of 1947-48 war Brigadier Tommy Masaud Khan Satti, who boldly took the armoured  cars of Pavo 11 cavalry in Kashmir and captured Bhimber, Mirpur and Chamb.

Great Major Zohrab Abbasi 15 SP a member of a court of inquiry, who supported me like a lion, against all odds including a hostile Brigade commander and commanding officer and helped vindicate my position against my commanding officer.

Brigadier Muhammad  Taj Abbasi SJ and Bar, who i had the honour of interviewing in early 2001.

Risaldar Maghfoor Shah (Pindi), who was a great and loyal friend. 

Major Shahid Naeem Satti, 22 Cavalry, a great colleague and senior in tactical wing armour school. His father was also a good friend of my father in the corps of Engineers. 

Click here to know more about Brigadier Sadiq Satti

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                                                          Brigadier Taj Abbasi

DR JAHANGIR SATTI

Dr. Jahangir Satti is a Scientist, Clinical Professor, Medical Physicist and an Author, who is a diplomat of American board of Radiology (since 2006), Fellow of American Academy of Nano-medicine, and Associated Faculty at the Center for X-Ray Optics in the State University of New York at Albany. He hails from Malot Sattian.

He received his M.S. in Radiological Physics from CAMPEP program of Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, and PhD in Computer Engineering from the same University. He then received a post-doctorate in Diagnostic Medical Physics from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and another post-doctorate in Radiation Oncology from the Stanford University, California.

Dr. Satti is currently serving as a Medical Physicist/Clinical Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology in Albany Medical College. He has authored over three dozen research articles and conference abstracts.

How people describe him

"Jahangir Satti is a born scholar, genius, intelligent, sober, silent among groups we work together. From academic to professional and social life he proved himself a leader. He is a professor of his field."

Click here to read biography of Jahangir Satti

Click here for his publications

Click here to read his book "Reverse Breast Cancer-an alternative approach"

Click here for his book "Vital Energy through detoxification"

Click here to read his book "Homeo-Nano Medicine: Collected Works"

Click here to read his book "The Ruling Enemy"

Click here to read his book "Far-Western Himalayan Pahari Language-Its Origin and Evaluation"


                     

CAPTAIN KHIZAR MEHMOOD SATTI SHAHEED

Captain Khizar Mehmood Satti Shaheed

Born on 8 July 1983 at Malot Sattian.

Unit 35 A.K 

Embraced Shahadat on 28th may 2011 at Wali Dad Top, Mohmand Agency.

Awarded Sitara-e-Bisalat for his bravery 

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