Who was Gulab Singh?

Q: Who was Gulab Singh?


A: Gulab Singh was the founder of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, and a Dogra Rajput.

Q: What was the size of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?


A: The princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was the second largest princely state in British India.

Q: Were all of Gulab Singh's descendants principled like him?


A: No, his descendants, especially Hari Singh, turned out to be autocratic rulers who suppressed the Muslims during their reign.

Q: When did Gulab Singh become the raja of Jammu?


A: Gulab Singh became the raja of Jammu in 1822, after Ranjit Singh confirmed his position following the death of Kishore Singh.

Q: From whom did Gulab Singh acquire the title of raja of Jammu?


A: Gulab Singh acquired the title of raja of Jammu from Ranjit Singh, his subject.

Q: What was Gulab Singh's role in the revolution against Kishore Singh?


A: Gulab Singh had been a part of the revolution against Kishore Singh, and following Kishore Singh's death, was confirmed as raja of Jammu by Ranjit Singh.

Q: What did Gulab Singh's descendants do during their reign?


A: Gulab Singh's descendants, especially Hari Singh, were autocratic rulers who suppressed the Muslims during their reign.

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