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J&K question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB

Jammu, the winter capital of the maharajas (the former Hindu rulers of the region) and second largest city in the state, was historically the seat of which dynasty?

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Correct Answer: Option B — Dogra
Jammu was the historical seat of the Dogra Dynasty, which played a pivotal role in the formation of the modern state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Historical Context
The Dogra dynasty was established by Maharaja Gulab Singh, who became the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1846 following the Treaty of Amritsar. The dynasty continued to rule the region until 1947.
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