Tag: Kotli

The Forgotten Royal Elephants of Jammu

The Forgotten Royal Elephants of Jammu: When Hathithan Became Sabzi Mandi

When Diabetes Claimed Maharaja Ranbir Singh

A rare October 1885 issue of Mir'at-ul-Hind preserved by Kashmir Rechords records Maharaja Ranbir Singh's death due to ذیابیطس (diabetes), while newspaper advertisements from 1930–1945 reveal that diabetes was already a recognised and widely treated disease across pre-Independence India—challenging the popular belief that it is purely a modern lifestyle disorder.
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Gurudwara at Patiala: A Beacon for the Survivors of Muzaffarabad Massacre

This Gurudwara stands as a reminder not just of the partition but of the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss. For the descendants of these families, their ancestors' stories are not distant history but a living legacy, shaping their identity and sense of purpose.