Krishna Kumari | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1971 - 1977 | |
| Preceded by | N K Sanghi |
| Succeeded by | R D Gattani |
| Constituency | Jodhpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 February 1926 |
| Died | 3 July 2018 Jodhpur |
| Spouse(s) | Maharaja Hanuwant Singh |
| Children | Gaj Singh II |
Rajmata Krishna Kumari (10 February 1926[1][2] – 3 July 2018) was an Indian politician. She was the Maharani consort of Marwar-Jodhpur as the spouse of Maharaja Hanuwant Singh, and the titular regent of Marwar-Jodhpur during the minority of Gaj Singh II in 1952-1970. She was a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, in 1971-1977.
Life
She was the last Maharani consort of Marwar-Jodhpur in 1947–1949 as the spouse of Maharaja Hanuwant Singh.[3] She contested the Lok Sabha election in 1971 from Jodhpur and won, serving until 1977.[3] She died on 3 July 2018, in Jodhpur, aged 92.[4]
References
- ↑ Reference India. Tradesman and Men India. 1975. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ↑ The Economic Times (3 July 2018). "Marwar Rajmata and former MP Krishna Kumari passes away at 92". Retrieved 5 July 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Women in power 1940-1970". Retrieved 29 August 2011.
- ↑ Dainik Bhaskar (3 July 2018). "जोधपुर की पूर्व राजमाता कृष्णा कुमारी का निधन, आज शाम 4 बजे अंतिम संस्कार". Retrieved 3 July 2018.
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