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Ranjit Dev

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Ranjit Dev was an important ruler of Deva dynasty of Jammu. Jammu State was situated between Chenab and Ravi rivers. He ruled Jammu between 1733 and 1782. During his time Jammu was sacked by Sikhs of Bhangi Misl and became its tributary.[1] He was succeeded by Raja Braj Dev.

Battle of Jammu 1774

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During his time Battle of Jammu was fought in which Raja Braj Dev secured victory.[2][3][4]

Relations with Mughals

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Ghansar Dev, also known as Ghansar Chand, was the second son of Dhruv Dev and was born in ca.1715 (or perhaps earlier).[5] He occupied the regency of Jammu State from 1735–1747, as Ranjit Dev had been arrested and imprisoned at Lahore between the years 1735–1747 due to the Mughals suspecting him of being disloyal to their governor of the hill region, therefore Ghansar served as regent in his elder brother's absence.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Harbans Singh (1992). The Encyclopedia Of Sikhism - Volume IV S-Z. p. 194.
  2. ^ Singh 2010, p. 99.
  3. ^ Siṅgha 1993, p. 153.
  4. ^ Gupta 1999, p. 215.
  5. ^ a b Galloway, Francesca (2020). Paintings for the Pahari Rajas (PDF). pp. 14–16.

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