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SIKH RULE(1819-1846 A.D)

The history of Kashmir,onwards later half of 18th century, is not to be viewed only in background of the political developments in the subcontinent but the new trends are ideological developments which shaped political groupings in the neighbouring countries.
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DEWAN MOTI RAM (1819-1820 A.D.)

Much against the hopes and expectations of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the new governor could contribute little to restore the confidence of the people and increase the revenue....
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HARI SINGH NALWA

To earn the goodwill of their masters,it has remained a practice with the provincial governors to add more and more to the State revenues, even if thar would mean fleecing the masses...
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DEWAN MOTI RAM(1823-1824 A.D)

Again for a brief period of less than one year, Dewan Moti Ram tried to keep his master in good humour and made attempts to establish tranquility and increase the revenue of the province....
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DEWAN KRIPA RAM (1826-1830 A.D.)

The main condition imposed or the terms settled with a person before his appointment as Governor was payment of revenue as heavy as it could be and same was the case with Dewan Kripa Ram that he was granted governorship of Kashmir...
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BHIMA SINGH ARDALI (1831 A.D)

Conscious of his weakness as being revenue carrier from Kripa Ram to Maharaja Ranjit Singh,Bhima Singh Ardali could not introduce any administrative reform during his tenure of one year,rather he had spent his time in dealing with an ugly situation of worst kind of sectarian clashes between Shias and Sunis...
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KANWAR SHER SINGH (1831-1834 A.D)

To assist the newly appointed Governor in settlement and collection of revenue and dealing with law and order situation, Wasakha Singh was appointed as Dewan on 14th of November 1831 but to utter disappointment of Maharaja Ranjit, both,...
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COL. MEHAN SINGH (1834-1841 A.D)

A Soldier of many achievements in series of battles, Mehan Singh was put to test by Ranjit Singh to show his capability in the field of civil administration which he accomplished with great efficiency,loyalty and to the best satisfaction of his master....
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SHIEKH GULAM MOHI-UD-DIN (1841-1846 A.D)

The choice was upheld by members of Lahore Darbar and Shiekh Gulam Mohi-ud-Din, with all his experience gained in service with different Sikh Governors, administered the province efficiently and won the sympathies of the subjects. ...
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DOGRA RULE (1846-1947 A.D.): GULAB SINGH (1846-1856 A.D.)

Gulab Singh, after having obtained the Kingdom,paid attention towards the restoration of law and order and repressed crime with a stern hand. Land Revenue being the main source of income to the State,...
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