Who was the ruler of Kashmir during the 1947 partition?

Maharaja Hari Singh, the Dogra ruler, governed Kashmir in 1947, signing the Instrument of Accession to India amid tribal invasions, sparking the first Indo-Pak war. Studying this highlights its role in the Kashmir conflict, the challenges of partition decisions, and its impact on South Asian geopolitics. For Pakistan, this provides lessons on advocating for Kashmir’s self-determination, educating about partition history, and pursuing diplomatic resolutions to maintain regional stability.