Gulakai Kot (ګوړاکای کلى یا شیرکل کوټ) is a remote village in Afghanistan.
The people of Paktia province have not only fought in the independence wars of Afghanistan (Afghan-Anglo Wars), but they also fought in the independence of Pakistan, for which the first government of Pakistan granted the title of defenders of Freedom to the fighters from Paktia Province.
Among those freedom fighters were two famous and known commanders from the village of Gulakai Kot who were named Chargol Khan and Pate Jang who led the Afghan guerillas who were participating in the fight for the independence of Pakistan.
As a gift for their contribution and liberation of Pakistan, they were granted huge land, property and immunity from persecution in the new Pakistani nation state.
Mirpur and Jatla were among them in fierce fighting against Sikhs and Indian troops in Bara Bura near Srinagar, Kashmir.
In the time when India was occupied by England, Chargol Khan was captured by the British Army and sent to prison.
After the defeat of the soldier, Chargol's colleagues were not only happy to defame the wrestlers of the British majesty, but he also won the hearts and minds of fellow prisoners.
In many countries, like Germany, England, Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, there are quite a few people who emigrated from Shergol Kot to escape the wars.