History of jammu

 History of jammu

Some important sources on the history of jammu. 

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Books                                      Authors 

1). Rajdarshani                   Ganesh das wadher

2). Gulab nama                 Dewan kirpa ram

3).Twarikh-i-Dogra Desh     Narsingh Das Nargis

4).Twarikh-i-Twarikh-i-Rajgan-iRajdarshani-jammuu wa kashmir          thakur kahi singh Balaria

5). Twarikh -i- jammu         hashmatullah khan 

6). Twarikh -i- kistwar       sheoji Dhar

7).Twarikh -i- aqwaam -i- poonch              Mohammad Din Fauq. 

8). Rise and fall of jammu kingdom     Dr S.S         charak

9). The Lord of Hills      G. C smith

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Origin of Jammu

According to the most accepted and popular legend , Raja Jambulochan founded the city of jammu in 14 century. During one of his hunting expedition, he got surprised after crossed the river Tawi , where he a lion  and a goat were  drinking water together at the same place. What surprised him most was that after quenching thrust, the animals went their own way. The king was so impressed by the harmony of area and he decided to set up a town,  which he named after him jambu nagar which later changed to jammu. 

Prominant Rulers of Jammu. 

Bahu Lochan The credit for building bahu fort on the bank of river tawi goes to the Raja Bahu Lochan. He also founded the new city of Dhirangiri where he transfered his capital.

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Jambu Lochan : Raja Jambu lochan is the founder of the city Jammu. He was a powerful ruler and extended his empire upto Singh by defeating the king of Sialkote. 

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Shakti karan : Raja shakti karan was well versed in sculptures and it is he who introduced The Dogri script.He extended Domains of jammu Raj upto Pir panjal (Banihal). 

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Brij Dev :Brij Dev became an ally of Mohammed Ghori and fought against Prithviraj in the battle of Tarrain. He founded Brijaypur presently known as Vijaypur. 

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Jodh Dev : jodh Dev was contemporary of Feroz shah tugulaq  of Delhi. When the ruler of kashmir Suhadeva, fled to kistwar , Jodh Dev sustained him and helped him to return to the valley. 

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Mal Dev : Raja Mal Dev was one of the powerful kings of jammu , in the history of jammu his reign is regarded as Golden period of jammu. He  took number of steps for the welfare of his subjects. He shifted the Capital of Dogra raj to Jammu. He erected a building at Purana Mandi which was named as Mal Mandi. It was Raja Mal Dev who for the  first time sat on 'Gaddi' and this tradition continued with all Dogra kings. 

Timur invaded Jammu during the reign of Mal Dev and Dogras gave him tough time. 

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Ajaib Dev :Raja Ajaib Dev was a great warriors , he maintained a cordial with Zain-ul-Abideen of kashmir and and remained safe from khokhar troubles. 

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Dhruv Dev :Raja Dhruv Dev throw away the yolk of mughals and became an independent ruler.He gave shelter to Banda Bahadur and helped him aginst Mughals. He consolidated his territory and grew into a powerfull king. He built the Mubarak Mandi complex and shifted his palace from Manda palace to the new complex. 

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Raja Ranjit Dev :Raja Ranjit Dev  was one the greatest rulers of jammu.He  extended his rule on hills as well as on plains . He consolidated 22 principalities and established the jammu Raj. His reign was an era of stability and prosperity and people of all religions were treated equally by him. 

According to Rajtarangini , Ranjet Dev enforced Law and order very efficiently and Jammu was called Dar-ul- Aman (Adobe of peace)  during his period. 

Rajnit Dev was captured Twice , once by the Mughals for disobeying their command and second time by Afghans For looting a caravan. But at both of the times he was released after negotiations and his kingdom restored to him. 

Raja Ranjit Dev was also a great social reformer . He imposed ban on Sati and child infanticide. An eminent Dogri Poet and a scholar Pandit Dev Dat stayed at his court. Pandit Dev Datt translated Varun Brabha of Mahabharata into hindi. 

Maharaja Ranjit Dev's reform, administration ability and bravery make him one of the greatest rulers of jammu. 

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Jeet Sing : Jeet singh was a week Ruler , it was during the period of Jeet singh that jammu passed into the hands of Sikh ruler Maharaja  Ranjit  Singh.