Jammu, Dec 12 || Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tribute to the legendary Dogra warrior Late General Zorawar Singh for his courage, purpose and commitment to bigger ideals on his 184th death anniversary.
“His vision inspired generations by igniting passion, guiding people toward a shared vision, courage, purpose & commitment to bigger ideals. We must follow his message for moral clarity, unwavering conviction to shape the better future & empower the marginalised. Let's dedicate yourself to changing lives, guiding and supporting youth and build a more just and peaceful society,” L-G Sinha wrote on his X handle.
Zorawar Singh was a military general of the Dogra Rajput ruler, Gulab Singh, who served as the Raja of Jammu under the Sikh Empire.
He was born in the Chandel Rajput family in the princely state of Bilaspur in present-day Himachal Pradesh, and served as the governor (wazir-e-wazarat) of Kishtwar. He extended the territories of the kingdom by conquering Ladakh and Baltistan.
He is lauded for successfully leading military campaigns across the challenging, snow-clad Himalayan ranges and was considered a master of mountain warfare.