My tributes to Maharaja Gulab Singh, Founder of Jammu & Kashmir State and the J&K State Forces. His vision combined with military strategy and prowess saw Indias frontiers reach Tibet and Central Asia.

His greatest warrior, General Zorawar Singh was pivotal in the Dogra conquests from 1821 until he died in battle in 1841. Today marks his 234th Birth Anniversary. #ZorawarDay
#ValiantDogras
#VeerZorawar

The J&K State Forces fought valiantly in World War 1 & 2 and earned several gallantry awards. The State Forces were mainly made up of Dogras, Sikhs, Gujjars & Gurkhas.
In 1947 the J&K State Forces defended the State from Pakistani invasion on many fronts across the vast border.

Under orders from their Commander in Chief (J&K State Forces), Maharaja Hari Singh, a hundred Dogra soldiers led by Brigadier Rajendra Singh fought till the 'last man and last bullet' against thousands of Pakistani invaders.

The Forces of Jammu & Kashmir Princely State were the only one of its kind to be integrated into the Indian Army as a seperate Regiment. On the Bicentenary of the JAKRIF & Ladakh Scouts (erstwhile J&K State Forces) lets remember the rich history and contribution of this Regiment.

Today, celebrating 200 years of Regimental Day, I take pride in extending warm greetings to our JAKRIF Officers, soldiers and their families.
प्रशस्ता रणवीरता।

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#JAKRIF
#IndianArmy
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