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Dogra Army's Glorious Legacy From Himalayan Conquests to Global Battlefields
The Daily Guardian
|July 15, 2025
The Dogra Army, rooted in the hills of Jammu, built a glorious legacy through fearless conquests, legendary generals like Zorawar Singh, and loyalty to the nation. From Ladakh to Tibet, and World Wars to Kashmir, Dogra soldiers remain symbols of courage, discipline, and unwavering patriotism.
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The Dogras, an ethnic group primarily from the Jammu region of present-day Jammu and Kashmir, are not only known for their rich cultural and linguistic identity but also for their deeply rooted martial traditions that have left a significant imprint on the military history of the Indian subcontinent, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Originating from the hilly terrains and valleys of the Shivalik ranges, the Dogras developed a unique blend of physical endurance, tactical acumen, and an unwavering code of honor, which made them an ideal warrior classresilient, loyal, and fearless in the face of adversity. It is within this context that the rise of the Dogra Army must be understood, not merely as a regional force, but as a formidable and disciplined military institution that played a pivotal role in shaping the geo-political contours of North India and even Central Asia during the colonial and princely periods.
LEGACY UNDER MAHARAJA GULAB SINGH
The formation and elevation of the Dogra Army into a powerful regional force can be traced back to the leadership of Maharaja Gulab Singh, a shrewd military commander and statesman who served initially under Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Sikh Empire before establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Appointed as the Raja of Jammu in 1822 by the Lahore Durbar, Gulab Singh embarked on an ambitious program of military expansion and territorial consolidation, recognizing that control over strategic mountain passes, trade routes, and fortresses was key to regional dominance.
Under his command, Dogra troops, loyal and highly disciplined, launched daring military campaigns across the remote, rugged, and often inaccessible terrains of Ladakh, Baltistan, and Gilgit, regions that were not only strategically significant but also notoriously difficult to conquer due to their harsh climates and tribal resistance.
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