The last Muslim ruler who goverened the principality of Rajouri before it was handed over to Raja Gulab Singh was _______
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option B —
RajaRaheem Ullah Khan
Detailed Explanation:
Historical Context: Rajouri was historically governed by a dynasty of Jarral Rajput rulers who had converted to Islam. The principality maintained a level of independence under its own chiefs for centuries.
The Fall of the Principality: During the expansion of the Sikh Empire under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the independent position of Rajouri began to weaken. Raja Aghar Ullah Khan (Option C) had previously resisted Sikh expansion but was eventually subdued.
The Transition to Dogra Rule: Raja Raheem Ullah Khan was the last ruling chief of this independent line in Rajouri. In 1846, following the defeat of the Sikh Empire in the First Anglo-Sikh War and the subsequent Treaty of Amritsar, the British East India Company sold the entire hilly region between the Indus and Ravi rivers—including the Jammu region, Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh—to Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu.
The Handover: Consequent to this treaty, Gulab Singh was recognized as the Maharaja of the newly created princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Raja Raheem Ullah Khan was compelled to step down, and the principality of Rajouri was formally integrated into the Dogra State administration.
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