Karni Singh
Last titular Maharaja of Bikaner (1924–1988) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Karni Singh?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Maharaja Karni Singh ji (21 April 1924 – 6 September 1988), also known as Dr Karni Singh, was from 1950 the last Maharaja of Bikaner State to hold the title of Maharaja of Bikaner, officially, until 1971, when the privy purse and all the royal titles were abolished by the Republic of India. He was also a politician, serving as a member of the Lok Sabha for twenty-five years, from 1952 to 1977, and an international clay pigeon and skeet champion.
Quick Facts Maharaja, Maharaja of Bikaner ...
Maharaja Karni Singh | |
---|---|
Maharaja of Bikaner | |
Reign | 1950–1977 |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
Reign | 1952–1977 |
Born | (1924-04-21)21 April 1924 Bikaner, Bikaner State, British India |
Died | 6 September 1988(1988-09-06) (aged 64) New Delhi, India |
Issue | 3, including Rajyashree Kumari, Prince Narendra Singh |
Father | Maharaja Sadul Singh |
Close