Gulab Singh

Maharaja Gulab Singh, a visionary leader and the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, was a pivotal figure in 19th-century India. Born in 1792, he rose from a commander in the Sikh army to the founder of the Dogra dynasty, carving out one of the largest princely states. His strategic acumen and leadership distinguished him as one of the greatest personalities of his time, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of Indian history.