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Dogra

Dogra

9.9
A member of the royal family that ruled Jammu and Kashmir in the 19th and 20th centuries
  • proper noun
: miembro de la dinastía Dogra
  • The Dogra dynasty played a significant role in the history of Jammu and Kashmir during the 19th century.
  • Dogra Raj

Examples

  • For this purpose, the British took control of Gilgit-Baltistan from the Dogra Raj for 60 years.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Although Gilgit-Baltistan got freedom from Dogra Raj, the region put in straw under the Kashmir issue.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Krishan Gopal Dogra, inspector from Thana New Anarkali, reported that one person named Abdul Qayum Lohar resides on Mela Ram Road.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Many members of the Dogra family were known for their contributions to regional politics in northern India.

  • After the British intervention, the Dogra rulers established a series of reforms in their kingdom.

Surface Forms

Dogra main

Etymology

Dogra was the name used for the ruling family because they came from the Dogra people and region, so a Dogra ruler is a member of that dynasty. In other words, the dynasty's name simply shows their origin in Jammu.