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Statewise GK · Q1380

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 1380

Q1380

Who was the last Maharaja of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir?

A.
Gulab Singh
B.
Hari Singh
Answer
C.
Pratap Singh
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Hari Singh was born on 23rd September, 1895 in Jammu into the Hindu Kachwaha caste, part of Rajput Community. He was the last Maharaja (ruler) of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir who ascended the throne in 1925 AD after the death of his uncle Sri Pratap Singh.