Dogra Rule in Jammu & Kashmir: Gulab Singh and the Consolidation of the Princely State
Gulab Singh's reign marked the first phase of consolidation of the Jammu & Kashmir princely state created in 1846. This article examines his political rise, establishment of authority in Kashmir, administration, revenue system, frontier challenges, shawl…
Dogra Expansion under Zorawar Singh: Ladakh, Baltistan and Western Himalayan Campaigns
Zorawar Singh's campaigns transformed the territorial reach of Dogra power beyond Jammu into Ladakh and Baltistan and eventually into western Tibet. This article traces the military strategy, political context, trade interests, logistical challenges and…
Gulab Singh and the Rise of Dogra Power: From Jammu Chiefdom to Regional Power
Gulab Singh's rise from a Dogra military chief in the Sikh Empire to Raja of Jammu in 1822 was a gradual process of territorial consolidation, military service and political strategy. This article traces the emergence of Dogra power in Jammu and its…
Buddhism in Jammu & Kashmir: Origins, Expansion, Buddhist Learning and Archaeological Evidence
Buddhism played a major role in the ancient intellectual and cultural history of Jammu & Kashmir. This article examines its origins, institutional expansion, Sarvāstivāda scholarship, Buddhist archaeological sites and the accounts of Xuanzang and…