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| Tributes to Maharaja Hari Singh – The reformist Ruler | | A Secular , Social Reformer and patriotic Ruler (1895 – 1961) | | Ravi Rohmetra | 4/25/2011 9:02:30 PM |
| On the Occasion of his Death Anniversary
Maharaja Hari Singh a patriotic daring , daring dignitary and dynamic personality of the Royal Family . son of Raja Amar Singh and Nephew of the then his highness of Jammu and Kashmir State Maharaja (King) Partap Singh , was born in 23rd September 1895. Maharaja partake Singh, discarding the right of his only adopted son raja Jagdev Singh of Poonch considered the all – round brilliance , suitability and competence of his highly qualified (from Britain) nephew Hari Singh. Who had already become the senior member of the State Council at the age of 27 in 1992 was declared his successor . He was sworn in and bejeweled with a dignity of “ King of Kingdoms “ of Jammu , Kashmir , Ladakh , Gilgit and Baltistan bordering with Afganistan , Russia and China in 1925.
Maharaja Hari singh being a moderate and enlightened ruler took a number of steps to redress the aggrieved Muslim Community and mitigated their grievances after the agitation of 1931. He constituted a Grievances Enquiry Committee under the Chairmanship of B.G Glancy and in consequence top its report the religions places of Muslim Which had been rescinded by “Akbar The Great” were restored to them and adequate representation to Muslims in the state services was granted . In 1934, there erupted “ Roti” and “cow”agitation in Jammu which was handled by Maharaja Hari Singh with utmost care and caution . Hindu Temples were thrown open to Harijans inspite of opposition by the priests . Flesh trade by the women was banned and remarriage by the widows was allowed.
Maharaja Hari singh was the first Indian among the rulers of Pincely states of India who locked horns with global mighty British rulers in Round Table conference in London by advocating the independence of India . The attack of Pakistan on the entire Border of the state forced Maharaja Hari singh to accede with India . However Difference of opinion emerged between Maharaja Hari singh and Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah , the then prime Minister which ultimatlely ended up with the forced abdiction of the former in favour of his son Dr. Karan Singh . He was fond of Polo and Shikar . He spent his last days of his life in Bombay where he died unwept and without any ceremony suited to his status . He donate most of his property to the Arya Samaj under the advice of his Prime Minister Sh. Mehar Chand Mahajan before his death which occurred in 1961.
In 1951 Singh’s rule was terminated by the state government of Indian-administered Kashmir. Maharaja Hari Singh retreated to Jammu and eventually left the State , dying on 26th April 1961 at Bombay after a reign of 35 Years : aged 66 Years.
Reforms :
•Maharaja hari Singh was member of the Imperial War Council from 1944 to 1946
•Allowed entry of Harijans in temples and places of worship
•Three main hospitals with ultra modern equipment were constructed in Jammu , Kashmir and Mirpur.
•Banned Child Marriage and smoking among children
•He gave freedom of Speech and expression and permitted newspaper to be published from the state.
•Favoured of widow remarriage and protected their rights by giving them honourable status in the orthodox Society.
On the Occasion of Death Anniversary of His Highness maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Maharaja Hari singh Ravi Rohmetra(Social Worker & writer) recollects some remembrances of the last dogra King of J&K state.
Social Worker & Writer
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