A member of a Hindu warrior caste from the Jammu region of India, historically known for military service.
From Hindi 'dogra,' referring to a people from Dogra in Kashmir/Jammu. The term has been used since at least the 18th century to identify this ethnic and occupational group who served as soldiers in various Indian armies.
The Dogra regiments became legendary in British Indian military history, and their reputation for bravery was so strong that 'Dogra soldiers' became synonymous with reliable, fierce warriors across the subcontinent.
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