Last King of Kashmir
Last King of Kashmir Did you know:-? 🎯Who was Maharaj Hari Singh. 🎯How he became a King. 🎯Why wasn't he defeated by the British. 🎯How did he die. 1. Who was Maharaj Hari Singh Maharaja Sir Hari Singh GCSI GCIE GCVO (September 1895 – 26 April 1961) was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Hari Singh was the son of Amar Singh and Bhotiali Chib. In 1923, following his uncle's death, Singh became the new Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. After Indian Independence in 1947, Singh wanted Jammu and Kashmir to remain an independent kingdom. He was required to accede to the Dominion of India to get the support of Indian troops against an invasion by tribal armed men and the Pakistan Army into his state. Singh remained the titular Maharaja of the state until 1952 when the monarchy was abolished by the Indian government. After spending his final days in Bombay, he died on 26 April 1961. Singh was also a controversial ruler,