History of Dogra Dynasty

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The Dogra Rajputs, rising under Gulab Singh, ruled Jammu and Kashmir from 1846 to 19. Their reign brought stability and development to the region, here are some things to know about them.

1

Emergence

The Dogra dynasty emerged from the Dogra Rajputs, a Rajput clan from the Shivalik Hills in the foothills of the Himalayas.

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Rise Under Gulab Singh

Gulab Singh, a Dogra noble, rose to prominence in the early 19th century during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire.

3

Jammu as a Sikh Tributary

The Sikh Empire's influence grew, and Jammu became a tributary state under the Sikhs in 1820.

4

Formation of Jammu and Kashmir

The Sikh Empire's power began to decline after Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death in 1839.

5

British Grant Kashmir

The British transferred Kashmir to Gulab Singh for a cash payment, thus establishing the Dogra rule over Jammu and Kashmir.

6

Dogra Rule

The Dogra dynasty ruled Jammu and Kashmir for over a century, from 1846 to 1947.

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End of the Dynasty

The last Maharaja of the Dogra dynasty, Maharaja Hari Singh, acceded to India in 1947 during the partition of India.