Polity question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Who was the last Dogra ruler of Jammu And Kashmir State?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Hari Singh
Maharaja Hari Singh was the fourth and final ruling monarch of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under the Dogra dynasty. He ascended the throne in 1925 and was the ruler during India's independence in 1947. He is famously known for signing the Instrument of Accession on October 26, 1947, which officially merged Jammu and Kashmir with the Dominion of India.
Here is a quick look at the other options for context:
Shah Mir: The founder of the Shah Mir dynasty and the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir (14th century).
Lalitaditya: A powerful emperor of the Karkota dynasty of Kashmir (8th century), famous for building the Martand Sun Temple.
Ranjit Singh: The legendary founder and Maharaja of the Sikh Empire (19th century).
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