Serves as The Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir is Enclosed by Shivalik JAMMU JK-02
Hills.
Vehicle Registration Number-Jk02
Pincode-180001.
Famously Known by City of Temples Located on the Banks of Tawi River-Surya
Putri.
Largest Populated District of The UT and second Largest in terms of
Population density.
Situated on a hillock on bank of Tawi River and is bounded by:- Udhampur in
North and North-east, Kathua in East and Southeast ,Pakistan(Sialkot)in west
and Rajauri and POK(Bhimber) in Northwest
The Banihal Pass links Jammu Region to Kashmir Region.
The important Books related to History of Jammu are:-
01. Rajdarshni by Ganesh Das Wagerah
02. Gulab Nama by Diwan Kirpa Ram
03. Twarikh-i-Dogra Desh by Narsing Das Nargis
04. Twarikh-I-Rajgan-I-Jammu wa Kashmir by Thakur Kahu Singh Balarai
05. Twarikh-I-Jammu by Hasmatullah Khan
06. Rise and Fall of Jammu Kingdom by [Link]
07. Gulab Nama was Translated to English by Dr.S.S Charak.
THE VARIOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS OF JAMMU DISTRICT ARE-
01. NANDINI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY:-
Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is located just 28 kms from
Jammu and is virtually a paradise for lovers of nature and
wildlife. The Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary named after a
nearby village got established in 1990. This wildlife
sanctuary was attempted at preserving the thick forest
cover of Jammu's adjoining areas.
02. BAHU FORT-CONSTRUCTED:-
The fort was originally built by Raja Bahulochan and later
amended by the Dogra kings. The original structure is more
than 3000 year old. Pilgrims flock the temple on Tuesdays
and Sundays, regarded auspicious. The fort, along with the
Bahu temple, commands a panoramic view of the Jammu
city.
THE VARIOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS OF JAMMU DISTRICT ARE:-
03. MUBARAKH MANDI PALACE-
Foundation led by raja dhruv dev in 1710 is a house of dogra
art museum situated in the pink hall of palace it was a seat of
power for dogra kingdom until maharaja hari singh shifted the
seat to hari niwas palace in 1925.
04. AMAR MAHAL:-
The Amar Mahal Palace is a palace in Jammu, in the Indian
erstwhile Kingdom of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The palace
has now been converted into a museum. Commissioned by
Maharaja Amar Singh, a Dogra king, the palace was built in the
nineteenth century by a French architect on the lines of a
French Chateau. The palace was donated to the Hari-Tara
Charitable Trust by Karan Singh for use as a museum.[1] It has
many exhibits including a golden throne weighing 120kg .
THE VARIOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS OF JAMMU DISTRICT ARE-
05. RAGHUNATH TEMPLE:-
Raghunath temple is a hindu temple located in jammu in the
indian union territory of jammu and kashmir. It consists of a complex of
seven hindu shrines. Raghunath temple was constructed by the first
dogra ruler maharaja gulab singh in the year 1835 and later his
son maharaja ranbir singh got it completed in the year 1860 during
dogra rule.[1] the temple has many gods in its complex of shrines, but the
presiding deity is rama – also known as raghunath, an avatar of vishnu.
THE VARIOUS TOURIST DESTINATIONS OF JAMMU DISTRICT ARE-
06. BAGH-E-BAHU:-
The Bahu Fort is a historic fort in the city of Jammu,
Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs constructed the ancient fort on the banks
on Tawi River, is believed to have been repaired by Bahu Lochan - brother of
the traditional founder of Jammu, Jambu Lochan. It is believed that the first
renovation of this fort was undertaken during Dogra Rule in 18th century.
The fort is a religious place, and within its precincts has a temple dedicated
to the Hindu goddess Kali. The temple is known locally as the "Bawe Wali
Mata temple".
07. MANSAR AND SURINSAR LAKE :-
Mansar Lake is a lake located 62 km (39 mi) from the city
of Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is fringed by forest-covered hills,
and is over a mile (1.6 km) in length and half-a-mile (0.80 km) in width.
Surinsar-Mansar Lakes are designated as Ramsar Convention sites in
November 2005.
Surinsar Lake is one of the twin lakes in Jammu, the other being Mansar
Lake located around 30 km away from here. The perimeter of this lake is
surrounded by thick mangroves, looming pine trees and beautiful hills.
The Various Tourist Destinations of Jammu District are-
08. PEER KHO CAVE:-
On Circular Road above the banks of river Tawi is another shrine of Lord
Shiva where he is worshipped in the form of a Swayambhu Linga.
There is also a cave adjacent to the shrine known as Jambavanta cave.
Being an easily accessible destination, the Peer Kho Cave Temple can be
reached from central Jammu by covering a distance of mere 3.5
kilometres.
09. RANBIRESHWAR TEMPLE:-
The biggest Shiva temple in north India, Ranbireshwar Temple is one of the
prime attractions in the picturesque Jammu city. It is a very ancient shrine,
located in Shalimar Road near the New Secretariat. Maharaja Ranbir Singh
built it in 1883, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple has a central `lingam` measuring 8-feet in height, constructed
out of black stone, is the biggest in India. It was under the built of the
Dogra rulers; also enshrining 12 shivlings in crystal, measuring 15cm to
38cm. Galleries with 1.25 lakh `bona lingam` brought from Narmada River,
can be witnessed on stone slabs inside the temple. There are also
mammoth images of Ganesha, Kartikeya and Nandi Bull.
THE IMPORTANT KINGS OF JAMMU DISTRICT:-
BAHULOCHAN-Constructed Bahu [Link] founded DharaNagri and Transferred his capital there, extended his
empire towards MaderDesh(Punjab) and attacked Raja of Sialkot but was defeated and Killed.
JAMBULOCHAN-Founded Jammu City in 14th century [Link] king Of Sialkote and Extended his empire upto
Sindh.
SHAKTIKARAN-Introduced Dogri Script to Jammu and Extended Jammu Raj Upto Pirpanjal
JODHDEV-Contempary of FirozShah Tughlaq,when Suhadeva fled To Kishtwar he helped him to return to valley
MALDEV-His reign is regarded as jammu's golden [Link] the Capital of Dogra Raj to [Link] erected a
building at PuraniMandi which was named MalMandi,it was him who for the first time sat on Gaddj and The
tradition was continued for all Dogra [Link] invaded jammu during his reign.
DHRUV DEV-Ended Mughal Sovergnity in Jammu by declaring himself as Independent [Link] Gave Shelter to
Banda Singh Bahadur against [Link] built Mubarakh Mandi Complex and Shifted Capital from MalMandi to
there.
MAHARAJA RANJIT DEV -First Maharaja to became ruler of 22hill states of [Link] was called Dar-ul-Aman
During his [Link] was Captivated twice once by Mughals and 2nd by [Link] ban on Sati and Female
Infanticide.
JEET SINGH -It was during his reign that jammu was passed to the hands of Sikhrule
MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH -Jammu was Conquered by Sardar Hukam Singh.
PRINCE KHARAK SINGH Received jammu as Jagir
On 6 Jan.1822 he coronated GULAB SINGH as King of Jammu
DOGRA RULE OF JAMMU
The foundation was laid On 16th March 1846 by treaty of Amritsar by
Maharaja Gulab Singh
01. MAHARAJA GULAB SINGH:-
Became Raja of Jammu on 1822 was personally Coronated by
Maharaja Ranjit Singh on bank of river Chenab(Akhnoor).
Father Name kishore Singh jamwal
Brothers Dhian Singh Suchet Singh
1808 Battle of Jammu HUKAM SINGH CHANNI and HARI SINGH
NALWA
1809 FATHER joined army of Raja Ranjit Singh in 1810 he was also
appointed.
1816 defeated Raja Jit Dev and Jammu was given as Jager to Khadak
Singh
1818 Dhian Singh got Poonch and Suchet Singh got Ramnagar
1820 controlled rebellion in jammu by defeating MIAN DEEDO
1820-GOT government of 22 Hill states
1822 personally coronated by Ranjit Singh in Akhnoor
1834 Ladakh conquered
DOGRA RULE OF JAMMU
02. MAHARAJA RANBIR SINGH(1830-1885):-
Born at Ramgarh & Coronated on 20/02/56
Was adopted by Suchet Singh his childless uncle
Helped EIC in crushing sepoy mutiny due to which TREATY OF AMRITSAR was
amended in 1860
Was rewarded MOST EXALTED ORDER OF THE STAR OF INDIA in 1862 and his gun
salute rose to 21 from 19. Scholar King
During his reign, the Trans-Himalayan territories of Gilgit, Astore, Hunza-Nagar were
annexed and became a part of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ranbir Singh was a scholar of Sanskrit and Persian languages and had many books
translated..
Built Raghunath Temple, Pathshalas, Ranbireshvaram Temple and setup Dharmath
trust to look after the Temples.
Silk industry in state with importing silkworm seeds from china
Shawl industry flourished, First Cabinet of The State, Introduced Ranbir penal code,
Started work on banihal Cart road and Jhelum valley road, Funds to help Widow and
Girls
Introduction of Urdu as language of Dogra court.
1882 requested British Government to nominate his younger son Amar Singh as
Maharaja but on his death Lord Ripon made pratap singh as Maharaja of state
DOGRA RULE OF JAMMU
03. MAHARAJA PRATAP SINGH(1885-1925):-
After death of Maharaja Ranbir Singh Oliver Saint John was promoted
to British resident.
Set up Gilgit agency and Gilgit administration was given to British in
1889
Conquered Chitral in 1891
1890 Inaugrated Jammu-Sialkot Railway line
Shri Pratap College 1905 and Prince of Wales College in 1908
Land Revenue Settlement was given final shape by Walter Lawrence in
1889
Abolished Begar in 1921
1st Telephone line between Jammu And Kashmir
Shri Pratap College 1905 and Prince of Wales College in 1908
Land Revenue Settlement was given final shape by Walter Lawrence in
1889
Abolished Begar in 1921
Cart Road connecting Kohala to Baramulla
Completed work on BC road and Jhelum valley road.B.C road was made
on 1915 but was made open to Public on 1922.
DOGRA RULE OF JAMMU
04. MAHARAJA HARI SINGH(23 SEPTEMBER 1895 – 26 APRIL 1961) :-
Was commander-in-chief of state forces by Maharaja Pratap Singh in 1915 & Became
Maharaja on 1925 .
Gilgit Agency leased to Britishers for 60 years
Hari Singh who was greatly influenced by western liberal ideas. introduced a series of
reforms in social economic and administrative set-up
Maharaja Hari Singh issued a number of orders to bring about social equality in the
society.
He announced that all public, wells. tanks temples and schools shall be open to all
irrespective of the status of a person.
The Maharaja was 1st ruler of the state to take such a bold step.
He also reserved seats for depressed classes in govt jobs. Seats were also reserved in
local bodies and later in the PrajaSabha
The Maharaja passed the "infant marriage prevention legislation" which prohibited
marriage of boys and girls under the age of 18 and 14 years respectively.
The Maharaja also encouraged widow remarriage and in 1934 passed "suppression of
immoral traffic in women regulation"
Agriculturist's Relief Act.
“Land Alienation Act 1928".
Consolidation of Holdings Act 1940.
DOGRA RULE OF JAMMU
In 1934 a Legislative Assembly called Praja Sabah was established which consisted of 75
members. 33 of whom were elected but on a limited franchise basis.
The number of elected members as later on increased to 40 in 1939,
Hari Singh enacted the J&K High Court Constitution in 1928AD which provided
High court with one Chief justice and two other judges.
Hari Singh which provided State Subject Status to the Mulkis i.e. residents of the state.
1927 introduced State Subject & 1929 constituted a High Court .
Opened temples and other public places for Harijans also.
Introduced Panchayat Raj and Gram Sudhar movement in state.
In 1930 attended First Round Table Conferrence in London.
The state was acceded to India on 26oct. 1947
01. Which is the Largest Populus District of J&K-UT?
A Jammu
B. Poonch
C. Srinagar
D. Rajauri
02. When was Jammu annexed Into Sikh Kingdom?
A.1808
B. 1809
C.1810
D.1811
03. When was the Construction of Raghunath Temple
Completed?
A.1857
B.1860
C.1835
D 1846
04. Which Ancient Fort in J&K is Believed to be Constructed
by Maharaja of Parmar Rajputs?
A. Hari Parbat
B. Bahu Fort
C. Reasi Fort
D. Bhimgarh Fort
05. When Bahu Mela is Held in Bahu Fort every year?
A. March-April
B. September-October
C. November
D. Both A and B
06. Which of the Following is not a Temple of Jammu
District?
A. Raghunath Temple
B. Ranbireshwar Temple
C. Krimchi Temple
D. Rupae wala Mandir
07. When was Ranbireshwar Temple built?
A. 1857
B. 1860
C. 1880
D. 1900
08. When was Hari Palace became the seat of Power for Dogra
Kingdom?
A. 1925
B. 1910
C. 1905
D. 1856
09. Who laid the Foundation of Mubarakh Mandi Palace?
A. Raja Dhruv dev
B. Raja Jamboo Lochan
C. Maharaja Hari Singh
D. Maharaja Gulab Singh
10. Who Built Gole Ghar and Sheesh Mehal with in Mubarakh Mandi
Complex?
A. Maharaja Ranbir Singh
B. Maharaja Gulab Singh
C. Maharaja Pratap Singh
[Link] Dhruv Dev
11. Which Place in Jammu was Initially known as Ajaib Ghar in urdu?
A. Mubarakh mandi
B. Raghunath Bazar
C. Ranbireshwar Temple
D. Dogra Art Museum
[Link] District has how many Sub-Divisions?
A. 7
B. 10
C. 11
D. 14
13. Who is Credited with Establishment of [Link]?
A. Diwan Moti Ram.
B. Maharaja Gulab Singh
C. Ram Chandra Kak
D. Diwan Jawala Sahai
14. When was Jammu-Sialkot Railway Line Built?
A. 1890
B.1893
C. 1800
D.1846
15. Apart from Bahu Fort, Raja Bahu Lochan also founded.
A. Bheemgarh fort
B. Raghunath Temple
C. Reasi Fort
D. Dharanagri
16. Golden Period of Jammu History is referred to the Reign of?
A. Raja Shakti Karan
B. Raja Brij Dev
C. Raja Mal Dev
D. Raja Ajaib Dev
[Link] Area from North To South Doesnot Borders Jammu?
A. Udhampur in North.
B. Kathua in East
C. Sialkote(Pakistan) in west.
D. Poonch district in Northwest.
18. Which of the Following is not a Tourist Place in Jammu District?
A. Purmandal Temple.
B. Bahu Fort
C. Mansar Lake
D. Mubarakh Mandi Palace
19. Which is the only Wildlife sanctuary near Jammu City?
A. Ramnagar Wildlife Sanctuary
B. Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Ramban Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Bhanota Wildlife Sanctuary
20.______ is a Beautiful Architect located in Jammu City designed by
French Architect.
A. Amar Singh Palace
B. J.K.T.D.C Hotel
C. K.C Hotel
D. Mubarakah mandi
21. Jammu was Called Dar-ul-Aman During whose reign?
A. Maharaja Ranjit Dev
B. Raja Dhruv Dev
C. Raja Jeet Singh
D. Raja Ajoy Dev
22. The Term Durgara is first ever Mentioned in the Copper plates of
_____inscriptions from
A. Lahore
B Chamba
C. Kishtwar
D. None of these
23. After Battle of Jammu(1808) Jammu was Brought under Sikh Rule
by?
A. Sardar Hukam Singh Chimni
B. General Zorawar Singh
C. Gulab Singh
D. None of Above
24. Panjtirthi the Famous Place in Jammu got its name during Whose
Rule?
A. Maharaja Pratap Singh
B. Maharaja Gulab Singh
C. Maharaja Hari Singh
D. Maharaja Ranbir Singh
25. During Whose Rule Jammu was Passed to the Hands of Sikh Empire
under Maharaja Ranjit Singh?
A. Jeet Singh
B. Ranjeet Singh
C. Kharak Singh
D. Manveen Singh
26. The Varun Prabha of Mahabharat was Translated into Hindi during
the Reign of?
A. Maharaja Ranjit Dev
D. Raja Shakti Karan
C. Raja Brij Dev
D. Raja Jodh dev
27. Dogra Akkhar was a Version version of Dogri language ordered by?
A. Maharaja Ranjit Dev
D. Raja Shakti Karan
C. Raja Brij Dev
D. Maharaja Ranbir Singh
28. Who Shifted the Seat of Jammu from MalMandi to Mubarakh
Mandi?
A. Raja Dhruv Dev
B. Ranjeet Singh
C. Kharak Singh
D. Manveen Singh
29. Jammu is Located between which mountain Hills?
A. Peerpanjal
B. Shiwaliks
C. Karakoram
D. Zanskar
30. Recently Sri Venkateshwar Balaji Temple which is based on
Dravadian Architecture style was Inaugrated in which place of Jammu?
A. Sidhra
B. [Link]
C. Samba
D. Kathua
