Development of Health System During Dogra Rule in Kashmir

Abstract

The health system of Kashmir is very old and possess a rich history but with the passage of time many ups and downs were encountered by this health system. After Mughals the health system of valley suffered a setback which resulted into large number of deaths in the valley until the health system was bring back to line by the Dogra rulers especially by Maharaja Pratap Singh.The epidemics used to sweep away a large portion of population whenever it spread because of the poor sanitation and the role of the state to curb these epidemics is outstanding though there are certain mistakes done during the Dogra regime which hindered the process, but the over condition was best. The credit of developing the modern allopathic system is the most astonishing feature of this period. During this period health system of the valley developed and the state provided new opportunities to the people because hospitals like Sadar Hospital Srinagar, Sri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital Srinagar (SMHS) where erected in this era. Therefore, this research paper will focus on the developments that took place during Dogra period in Kashmir valley.