Maharaja Pratap Singh

Interesting Facts to know about Maharaja Pratap Singh, the third Dogra ruler, ruled Jammu & Kashmir for 40 years

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Maharaja Pratap Singh’s era was a period of enlightenment for his subjects, particularly for Kashmiris. He did a lot towards establishing local self governing bodies, democratic processes, educational systems, health care & hygiene and infrastructure development during his rule. Here are some interesting facts to know about Maharaja Pratap Singh, the third Dogra ruler, ruled … Read more

Interesting things to know about Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu, erstwhile Prince of Wales College

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Govt. Gandhi Memorial Science College, Jammu an institution that has its roots in the annals of history of Jammu & Kashmir and has evolved and grown ever since, so as to be preserved as a part of our educational and cultural heritage. Here are few interesting things you must know about this iconic college of … Read more

Interesting things about Heritage Model School of Jammu – Sri Ranbir Multilateral Higher Secondary School

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Sri Ranbir Model Higher Secondary School, simply called as Ranbir School, is a testament to the vision of Dogra rulers, Maharaja Ranbir Singh and Maharaja Pratap Singh. The poineer institution of J&K State, was founded by Dogra Ruler Maharaja Ranbir Singh and was constructed by Raja Partap Singh before 1880. Here are interesting things  about ‘Heritage Model School’ of … Read more

Read about Maharaja who first explored the possibility of a railway line connecting Jammu with Srinagar

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It was Maharaja Pratap Singh, of the Dogra dynasty, who first explored the possibility of a railway line connecting Jammu with Srinagar in 1898 but the idea was put on hold because of complications involved in laying the track over a hilly terrain. However, in 1905, the maharaja approved a railway line between Jammu and Srinagar … Read more