Sir Hari Singh GCSI GCIE GCVO (September 1895 – 26 April 1961) was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir of the Dogra dynasty. [3] Hari Singh was the son of Amar Singh and Bhotiali Chib. In 1923, following his uncle's death, Singh became the new Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.

Hari Singh Nalwa (29 April 1791 – 30 April 1837) was the commander-in-chief of the Sikh Khalsa Fauj, the army of the Sikh Empire. He is known for his role in the conquests of Kasur, Sialkot, Attock, Multan, Kashmir, Peshawar and Jamrud.

May 3, 2023 · Hari Singh Nalwa was a well-respected leader in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s army who served as the Governor of Kashmir, Hazara, and Peshawar. He gained fame for his victories against the Afghans and his ability to control various regions along the Afghanistan boundary.

Hari Singh, the maharaja of Kashmir, initially believed that by delaying his decision he could maintain the independence of Kashmir, but, caught up in a train of events that included a revolution among his Muslim subjects along the western borders of the state and the…

Sep 17, 2022 · Maharaja Hari Singh, alongside taken the issue of child marriage up and promulgated an ordinance in which the marriage of boys and girls under 18 and 14 years respectively was prohibited, and its breach was punishable by one year’s imprisonment or fine up to rupees one thousand or both.

Mar 7, 2024 · Hari Singh Nalwa was the Commander-in-chief at the most turbulent North West Frontier of Ranjit Singh's kingdom. He took the frontier of the Sarkar Khalsa ji to the very mouth of the Khyber Pass.

Sep 26, 2023 · Maharaja Hari Singh stopped the rampant practice of child marriage and actively promoted widow re-marriage. He made trafficking and organised prostitution illegal. He was also successful in rooting out Sati. Maharaja Hari Singh took bold steps against the …

Jan 25, 2025 · Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa gained martyrdom in the Battle of Jamrud (1837). This Lion of Punjab was a larger-than-life figure who left an indelible mark on the history and culture of this region. Even today his name is taken with reverence and pride.

Hari Singh gained acclamation for being the `last ruling Maharaja` of the `princely state of Jammu and Kashmir` in the country of India. At the age of thirteen years, Hari Singh has been admitted to the Mayo College for Princes in Ajmer.

Jun 2, 2024 · Hari Singh Nalwa achieved great importance as the chief marshal of the Sikh empire. However, his greatest achievement was still to come. In 1793 AD, Timur Shah, the ruler of Afghanistan, died.