Dogra
- proper noun
- The Dogra dynasty played a significant role in the history of Jammu and Kashmir during the 19th century.
- Dogra Raj
Examples
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For this purpose, the British took control of Gilgit-Baltistan from the Dogra Raj for 60 years.
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Although Gilgit-Baltistan got freedom from Dogra Raj, the region put in straw under the Kashmir issue.
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Krishan Gopal Dogra, inspector from Thana New Anarkali, reported that one person named Abdul Qayum Lohar resides on Mela Ram Road.
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Many members of the Dogra family were known for their contributions to regional politics in northern India.
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After the British intervention, the Dogra rulers established a series of reforms in their kingdom.
Surface Forms
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.