It's relevant because it proves that dogra empire was founded by Hindus. It's very foundations lie in Hinduism.
I didn't know we were discussing this ?
It was not an empire. It was bought from the British, after Gulab Singh's treachery. At best it can be called a kingdom, because Gulab Singh had pledged allegiance and accepted the suzerainty of the British.
"In consideration of the transfer made to him and his heirs by the provisions
of the foregoing articles, Maharaja Gulab Singh will pay to the British government the sum
of seventy-five lacs (seven and half millions) of rupees (Nanakshahi), fifty lacs to be paid on
ratification of this Treaty, and twenty-five lacs on or before the 1st of October of the
current year, AD 1846. "
" The limits of the territories of Maharaja Gulab Singh shall not be, at any
time, changed without concurrence of the British government."
"Maharaja Gulab Singh acknowledges the supremacy of the British
government, and will, in token of such supremacy, present annually to the British
government one horse, twelve perfect shawl goats of approved breed (six male and six
female), and three pairs of Kashmir shawls.*"
From Treaty of Amritsar
www.kashmirnetwork.com/justju/stuff/treaty.pdf
Gulab Singh was the leader of the "Khalsa Raj" and was highly popular with the Sikh soldiers, and his brothers held high offices including those of the Prime Minister of the "Khalsa Raj" As such it was not possible for them to be not Sikhs. And they were cunning
And further Gulab Singh, had been serving as a soldier in the Sikh Army since his teens.
It is entirely possible that they re-converted back. It wasn't advantageous for them anyways to remain Sikh, because the Sikh power by then had declined, they derived their power from Dogra Rajputs who were largely Hindus, and because the Sikhs treated them as traitors.
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And sorry but there is no point in discussing with a biased person.
This is what people say if their bs is called out.
You don't even call us dogras. You say dogris to mock us!
Dogris are those who speak Dogri. Dogras are those who are well Dogras. If I am mistaken do let me know.
And you seem to think we are racist,which frankly is ironic coming from a punjabi.
I said Dogris are only racists towards KP refugees followed by a wink.
I never contested your inference.
how many punjabis are racist towards biharis and south indians? i would say 100% just because punjabis are a shade lighter. i don't know why you are biased.. Maybe you got rejected by a dogra girl! Maybe you were brainwashed by a Kashmiri! Maybe you were bullied by a dogra. I can only guess but your racist bias towards dogras is obvious from day 1!
Dude this is the 4th time you are repeating this.
I am very racist, happy ?
I am most likely a couple of shade lighter than you and I love Naomi Campbell.
I call bs when I see it.
I was never rejected by a dogra girl, kashmiri girls are prettier.
I don't hang out with shawl-walas. (sarcastic comment)
My first and oldest friend is from Jammu.
I have a bias for facts.