Maharaja Karni Singh(1924 – 1988)
Dr. Karni Singh
Last Maharaja of Bikaner (until 1971 constitutional abolition); Member of Parliament (1952–1977) and five-time Olympic shooter for India.
Facts at a glance
- Born
- Died
- Father
- Maharaja Sadul Singh
- Gender
- MALE
- Religion
- HINDUISM
- Type
- RULER
Details
- Olympic Games
- Rome 1960, Tokyo 1964, Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, Montreal 1976 (5 consecutive)
- Sport
- Trap and skeet shooting
- National titles
- 17 consecutive National Championships (1960–1977)
- Parliament
- MP (Lok Sabha), Bikaner constituency, 1952–1977
- Academic
- PhD in Economics; PhD in Law
- Legacy
- Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi
- Title abolished
- 28 December 1971 (constitutional amendment)
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