Dogra Rajput

The term Dogra Rajput refers to a number of Dogri speaking Rajput clans found in the Jammu region and parts of Himachal Pradesh. Dogra Rajput dynasty ruled Jammu and Kashmir till 1947. Hari Singh was the last ruler of this dynasty.

Notable Dogras

• Zorawar Singh – General of Maharaja Gulab Singh
• Bhim Singh – Leader of the JKNPP, Ex General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee and international activist for secular democratic values.
• Hari Singh (1895–1961) – last ruling Maharaja of the princely state / State of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Karan Singh – Congress leader and first President of Jammu and Kashmir. Son of Maharaja Hari Singh.
• Maharaja Gulab Singh – General of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and later Maharaja of the Dogra State of Jammu and Kashmir
• Vidyut Jamwal – Hindi film actor.
• Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh – Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir
• Thakur Baldev Singh Jasrotia Ex M.P, M.L.A

References

• "Dogra Rajputs". Footprints in the Snow: On the Trail of Zorawar Singh By G. D. Bakshi

External links

• Genealogy of the ruling chiefs of Jammu and Kashmir
• Article on Shri Dr. Karan Singh, by Indian Princely States website
• Duggar Times- A portal of Dogras
• Proclamation of May 1, 1951 on Jammu & Kashmir Constituent Assembly by Yuvraj (Crown Prince) Karan Singh from the Official website of Government of Jammu and Kashmir, India
• Beauty of Jammu