History of Bhoun

It is believed that this town is named after Raja Bhawan Singh the grandson of Raja Dahir after the defeat by Muhammad Bin Qasim in Sindh.

During British Rule, Chakwal was a tehsile of Jhelum District, the population of Bhaun according to the 1901 census of India was 5,340. It was biggest town of the district, population as well as area wise. During British rule and prior to the creation of Pakistan in 1947, the majority of the population were Muslims but economic and social hold was in the hands of Hindus. There are still many Hindu temples in Bhaun. Pre-partition it was centre of economic activities and though not declared yet it was a Mandi. It was centre for Dhan, Vanhar and Soon. A special Judge with the powers of Magistrate used to hold his court in Bhaun