The Rakwal is a Hindu Rajput clan found mainly in the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir , districts of Punjab like Pathankot. Their immediate ancestor was Raja Abta Dev of Jammu, who founded a principality in Sialkot. They are a Dogra sub-group, and their customs are similar to other Dogras Rajputs . Rakwal Rajputs are Suryavanshi Lineage Rajputs of Jammu and Kashmir. The Rakwal Rajputs intermarry with the Sulehria, Langeh, Andotra, Bhalwal, Baghal, Lalotra, Manhas, Rana, Parihar, Jamwal, Rathore, Sambyal, Charak and Jaj clans of Hindu Dogra Rajputs.[1]

Maharani Rani Rakwal

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Maharani Rani Rakwal was the first wife of Maharaja Gulab Singh. Maharani Rani Rakwal was mother of Maharaja Ranbir Singh of Jammu and Kashmir.[2][3][4]

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  1. ^ Charak, Sukhdev (2005). Gulabnama. Jammu and Kashmir: Diwan Kirpa Ram.
  2. ^ Dispatch Staff. "Maharajah Ranjit Singh". The Dispatch. Dispatch.
  3. ^ Prakash, Sat (2011). The Dogra Rulers of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir: Sat Prakash Suri. ASIN 8182902436.
  4. ^ Sharma, Diwan (1980). Cultural Heritage of Dogras. Jammu and Kashmir: Light and Life Publishers.