INDIA AND FACTS ABOUT KASHMIR.

Kashmir.

The Dogra Ruler Raja Goolab Singh paid British Pounds 7.5 million,

By Treaty of Amritsar signed in 1846.

Kashmir by virtue of the aforesaid Treaty:

“Forever an Independent Possession to Maharaja Gulab Singh and

Heirs made of his body of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The State of Jammu & Kashmir was the Princely Indian State prior to

Independence 1947. Its status was second after state of Hyderabad.

The Maharajah was titled “His Highness.”  He was Ex-Officio Major

General of the British Indian Army.

When paying a visit to New Delhi, he was honoured with a 21 Gun-

Salute.  Only Five States in India were entitled to 21 Gun Salute.

In 1857 Maharaja RanBeer Singh succeeded Gulab Singh.

In 1885 Maharaja Partap Singh succeeded RanBeer Singh.

In 1925 Maharaja HariSingh     succeeded Partap Singh.

In 1931 the Maharaja Hari Singh formed a National Government in

Kashmir with  proper representation given to Muslims but all

Main Powers were in the hands of Maharaja.

In 1947, 999 princely states were given option as per principles of

Merger with option to join the divided India or Pakistan.  They were

required  to file a declaration of merger with Mount Batten GGOI.

In 1948 Maharaja Hari Singh filed with Governor General Mount Batten

Declaration of merger opting to  join with India as acknowledged by the

Governor General.