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A brief History of Jammu

The ancient tradition as described in Raja-Darshin i is that Jammu Rajya(State) had a small beginning when Agnigir the younger son of king Sudarshan ( who was descendant in line of Rama of Ayodhya ) migrated from Ayodhya to Shalala hills and reached the banks of Ravi in region of present day's Kathua . He was succeeded by his son Vayu-Shrav a, who extended his rule up to the Ujh . His successors in line were Parmetra, Puran Singh, Lakhan, Khat-Joshan and Agnigarbh . Agnigarbh was very ambitious. With help of his 18 son he extended his rule up to River Tawi . His elder son Bahu Lochan succeeded him.He founded new town Dharanagr i and transferred his capital from Airava . He also Built Bahufort on left bank of Tawi River.He died in a battle with Raja of Madar Desh (Modern Punjab). His younger brother Jambu Lochan took over the ruler-ship.Once on a hunting expedition across the river Tawi, he waas amazes to see Tiger and Goat Drinking water at the same pond. He thought t...