Exploring the Cultural Heritage of the Jammu and Kashmir State under the Rule of Maharaja Partap Singh (1885-1925)
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https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n9.006Keywords:
Preservation, Documentation, Culture, Architecture, HeritageAbstract
The present paper is an attempt to highlight the contribution of Maharaja Partap Singh in the development of rich cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir State. Maharaja inherited rule from his predecessors and consolidated the state on modern lines. His reign marked important changes in political, social and economic aspect. He had to face challenges of British opposition throughout his reign. In spite of political upheaval, Maharaja emerged as a popular ruler among his subjects. The longest serving Dogra ruler and was a great visionary who laid the foundation of modern Jammu and Kashmir. The aim of the present paper is to inspire our younger generations about varied facets of Dogra rule for preservation and conservation of our rich cultural heritage. Jammu region has number of shrines, forts and palaces which is in dilapidated condition and are in danger of getting lost. The present study will focus of our attention to revisit the past and explore the socio-cultural aspects of buildings in the past and in contemporary period.
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