Mangla overlooking the Jhelum river which divides the Mirpur and Jhelum districts. A part of Mangla fort was razed during the construction of the Mangla Dam, however a large part remains and serves as a public recreation place. After the completion Mangla Dam, most of the Baral & Sultanpure Thill Area was taken over by Pak Army and converted into a Cantonment whereas a small section within the compound walls of Pakistan Army's Officers residences, known as Baral Colony, was allotted to WAPDA named as WAPDA OFFICERS COLONY. Mangla The name Mangla (منگلا)is derived from the name of a small village
Mangla Rai his last bout of wrestling with renowned wrestler Meharddin. Mangla Rai was 47 year old while Meharddin was only 27 years, however Mangla Rai used his famous Bahralli dav and Meharddin was thrown out of the ring. But due to low endurance of aging Rustam-e-Hind, the fight was announced drawn. After this fight Mangla Rai announced his retirement from the career of wrestling. He started living a peaceful farmer’s life in his native village. He discontinued the tough regimen of exercises and unfortunately he got diabetes. His health started deteriorating. Due to multi organ failure he breathed his last on