Maharaja Hari Singh

What is the instrument of accession in simpler words?

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The accession of J&K is a fact of history known to all of us, accession is a legal document executed by Maharaja Hari Singh, ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, on 26 October 1947. By executing this document under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh agreed to accede to the Dominion … Read more

10 Interesting Facts You Probably Did Not Know About Jammu & Kashmir Bank

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The Jammu & Kashmir Bank (J&K Bank) recently completed 80 years since its foundation. Here are some other noteworthy facts about the bank: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank was founded on 1 October 1938 under letters patent issued by Maharaja Hari Singh. The Maharaja had invited eminent investors to become the founding directors and shareholders of … Read more

Mahatma Gandhi and the Jammu & Kashmir in 1947

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Written by O. P. Sharma Mahatma Gandhi, a symbol of non-violence, truth and moral values paid a 4-day historical visit to strategic and sensitive Jammu and Kashmir State during a crucial period in first week of August, 1947 and played a pivotal role. This was his life’s first and the only short visit in Kashmir which gave some turning … Read more

OMG Video : Celebration of Birth Anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh

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Love him or hate him, but you cannot ignore Choudhary Lal Singh! He has been a successful politician for long and has been an MP and MLA, each for multiple terms. He is the first Member of Parliament to have taken oath in Dogri! So when he says that he’s fighting for Dogra rights, rest assured that he means something.

Dogras have begun seeing hope in the man. Whatever may be the case; Jammu urgently needs a mass leader to bring about drastic a change!

Here is a video of Choudhary Lal Singh, summarising the Dogra Swabhimaan Rally of September 22. The video has been posted on Facebook, watch video here:

Letter from Maharaja Hari Singh to Lord Mountbatten

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Today, on 23rd September, each unbiased citizen of he state remembers the last Maharaja of the Princely State of Jammu Kashmir- Maharaja Hari Singh. It was due to the quick and calculated effort of the Maharaja, that the state acceded with the dominion of India. Watch video: Reasons for remembering Maharaja Hari Singh Jammu Virasat presents … Read more

Reasons for remembering Maharaja Hari Singh

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Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, was born on 23rd Sept 1895 in Amar Mahal Jammu. He was son of Raja General Amar Singhji, younger brother of Maharaja Partap Singh. Watch video highlighting his important contributions towards his state as a king:

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He ascended to the throne in 1925 after the demise of Maharaja Partap Singh. He was one of the most renowned ruler of British India being the emperor of geographically largest and strategically most important empire which continues to remain in the limelight for several political, strategic and historic reasons. He gained acclamation for being “the Last Ruling King of Independent India” since he continued to be Maharaja of J&K till 15th November 1952 while all other rulers of princely States had ceased to be Kings by 1948.

The Forgotten Maharaja Hari Singh

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The state of Jammu Kashmir has always failed to acknowledge the last Maharaja of the state. Successive governments with directions from Kashmir based politics has always tried to undermine the role and significance of Maharaja Hari Singh. Jammu has always demanded and is still demanding a state-wide holiday on the birth anniversary of the Maharaja. … Read more

Why glowing tributes to people killed on 13th July 1931 in Kashmir?

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Kashmir based organisations every year pay glowing tributes to “Martyrs of July 13, 1931”. Jammu Virasat decides to tell you the story behind the day and leave it to you as how you would like to treat those “martyrs”. Some background Maharaja Hari Singh had been popular among the masses for initial years of his … Read more