What is the Darbar Move in Jammu and Kashmir? All about the 150-year-old practice
The Darbar Move, a 150‑year‑old Dogra tradition, shifts Jammu and Kashmir’s administrative capital twice yearly. In summer the government works from Srinagar; in winter it relocates to Jammu to escape severe weather. Started by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1872, the practice still involves moving officials, records and equipment, and remains a subject of logistical debate and cultural importance.