Dogra
Dogra (डोगरा) Dogara (डोगरा) is a Gotra of Jats in Himachal Pradesh.
Origin
History
H.A. Rose[1] writes that Dogra (डोगरा) is a term applied to any inhabitant of the Dugar des, whatever his caste, but more especially to the Hindu Jats of that region. Brahmans also are included in the term, as are Rathis and Thakkurs (as Rajputs), but not Ghirths or Kanets.
According to Drew (Jammu and Kashmir Territories, pp. 43 et seq.). there are two lakes near Jammu, the Saroin Sar and Mān Sar, and the country between them was called in Sanskrit Drigarhdesh or the country between the two hollows. This was corrupted into Dugar. Drew divides the Dogras of the Jammu hills into Brahmans, Rajputs (including the Miāns and workiug Rajputs), Khatris, Thakars, Jats, Banyas and Kirars (petty shopkeepers), Nais, Jiurs (carriers), Dhiyārs (iron-smelters), Meghs and Dums.
Distribution in Himachal Pradesh
Villages in Kathua district
Notable persons
- Captain Bhola Singh - Hindu Dogra Jat, first warrior of Indian Army to get Order of British India award, whose statue is there in Devi Lal Army Centre.
- Manjit Singh Dogra - Jat MLA Nadaunta Himachal 1985 and 1993
- Sunil Kumar Choudhary (Dogra) (Captain) (22.06.1980 - 27.01.2008) became martyr of militancy on 27.01.2008. He was from Govindsar village in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. He was awarded Kirti Chakra, Sena Medal (posthumous) for his act of bravery.
- Unit: 7/11 Gorkha Rifles
References
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