23/09/2025
Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary is celebrated on September 23rd, marking the day he was born in 1895. He was the last ruling Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, known for his progressive reforms and commitment to social justice.
Some notable achievements of Maharaja Hari Singh include ┬╣ ┬▓ ┬│:
- *Reforms and Contributions:*
- *Compulsory Primary Education*: Made primary education mandatory, significantly boosting literacy rates in the state.
- *Prohibition of Child Marriage*: Introduced laws against child marriage, promoting social welfare and protecting women's and children's rights.
- *Opening Places of Worship*: Opened temples to lower castes, demonstrating his commitment to social equality.
- *Eradication of Untouchability*: Eradicated untouchability, promoting social inclusion and equality.
- *Legacy:*
- *Instrument of Accession*: Signed the Instrument of Accession, joining Jammu and Kashmir to India in 1947.
- *Commitment to India*: Supported India's independence and was a vocal advocate for the country's freedom.
- *Social Justice*: Believed in social justice, women's rights, and empowerment, and implemented policies to promote these values.
- *Personal Life:*
- *Exile*: Forced into exile after abdicating the throne, spending his remaining years in Bombay (now Mumbai).
- *Death*: Passed away on April 26, 1961, in Bombay. His ashes were later spread across Jammu and Kashmir and immersed in the Tawi River, as per his last wish.