What is Jammu Region?
Q: What is Jammu Region?
A: Jammu Region is one of the three regions comprising Kashmir's southernmost area of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.
Q: What are some geographical features of the region?
A: The Margalla hills range, Pir Panjal Range, Trikuta Hills and Tawi River are all geographical features that make up the terrain of Jammu.
Q: Who makes up most of the population in Jammu?
A: Dogra Hindus make up more than two-thirds of the population in Jammu.
Q: How are Dogra Hindus related to people in other regions?
A: Culturally, ethnically, and linguistically, Dogra Hindus are closely related to Punjabi-speaking peoples in Punjab region of India and Pakistan.
Q: What language do most people speak in this region?
A: Most people living in this region speak the Dogri language.
Q: Are there any other religious groups present here besides Hinduism?
A: Yes, Sikhs also live in this region as well as Muslims who make up a dominant majority around Poonch District.
Q: Where was traditionally the seat of power for maharajas located?
A: Traditionally, the seat of power for maharajas was located in Jammu which is also the winter capital and second largest city within this territory.
