8 Interesting Facts About Amar Mahal in Jammu

Amar Mahal: A French-Inspired Marvel Frozen in Time

Amar Mahal, a picturesque palace standing tall on the banks of the River Tawi in Jammu, holds within its walls a rich tapestry of Dogra history. From French-inspired architecture to royal disagreements and a transformative journey into a museum, here are 8 fascinating things to know about this regal marvel. 1. French Elegance on the … Read more

The story of Maharaja Gulab Singh and 30 Lakh Rupees that he did not have!

Gulab singh history story jammu dogra

Written By Anmol Gupta It is well documented that after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the defeat of the Sikhs in the Anglo Sikh Wars, the territory under the Sikhs was redistributed by the British. As part of the redistribution, the British appointed Gulab Singh of Jammu as the ruler of the state … Read more

Rajya Sabha MP Karan Singh Sings Folk Song

While many Maharajas of Indian sub continent were busy reveling in their hierarchical riches, our Maharaja Hari Singh made basic education compulsory in the state.

Dr. Karan Singh is a proof of his impetus on education. Here is a video of famous educationist, writer and musician, former Sade-i-Riyasat Dr. Karan Singh singing folk song:

Video is posted by Vikramaditya Singh son of Dr. Karan Singh on his social media platform
(Facebook). In his Facebook post, Vikramaditya Singh went on to say, ” As a child my father was encouraged to learn classical singing by both his parents. At age 86, he continues to enjoy singing Dogri and Pahari Folk songs!”

Read alsoThe Forgotten Maharaja Hari Singh

The Forgotten Maharaja Hari Singh

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