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All you need to know about MAHARAJMATA SUITE – THE QUEEN’S ROOM IN HARI NIWAS PALACE JAMMU

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The Maharajmata Suite or the queen’s room in Hari Niwas palace is the fascinating dimension occupied by Maharani (later Maharajmata) Tara Devi, which has been preserved almost exactly as it was when she resided there. The early century stairs with the period photographs on the wall next to stairs. These photographs include some beautiful paintings … Read more

Things to know about Safa or Turban : The Pride Of Dogra

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Dogra traditional Turban , also known as ‘Safa’ or ‘Pagri’ in local parlance is the most prominent item of Dogra dress.It is the representative of the pride of Dogras and is worn on head by men. Pagri is a symbol of honour and respect and wearing a pagri of different styles and colour depends on … Read more

SUNDAY exclusive: Story of the Kaleeth fort

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In Dogri, a small fortress is called as Kaleeth and this was how the fortress came to be called as Kaleeth fort. Here are few things to know about it: According to Misal Haqiyat (the original record of rights) compiled after land settlement during Dogra rule in the year 1985-86 Bikrami i.e. 1929 A.D. ,the … Read more

Some Interesting Facts about Maharaja Gulab Singh

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Gulab Singh (King of Warrior Clan) Maharaja Gulab Singh was an illustrious king of Dogra dynasty. He was the descendant of Hindu warrior clan. He took martial art and horse-riding lessons from his grandfather Zorawar Singh which helped him to mature into a great soldier. Raja Gulab Singh’s experiences about fighting with the then Sikh … 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.