The Maharaja Who Aimed for Gold 🎯
There are kings who rule kingdoms. And then there are kings who rule the shooting range.
Today, on his birth anniversary, we bow to Maharaja Dr. Karni Singh Ji (also known as Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in spirit and legacy).
✨ Who was he? The Maharaja of Bikaner. An Arjuna Awardee (1961). The first Indian trap shooter to compete in 4 Olympic Games.
🥇 1966 Commonwealth Games – Gold Medalist. 🔫 Nickname: The Royal Marksman 🇮🇳 Legacy: He proved that royalty wasn’t just about palaces — it was about representing your country with honour.
Dr. Karni Singh wasn’t just a shooter. He was a scholar, a politician, and a man who shook hands with John F. Kennedy.
On his birth anniversary, here’s a thought — Before the internet made heroes overnight, India had a Maharaja who made the world applaud with just a shotgun.
Countless salutations to the king who never missed his target. 🏹
📷 Imagine: A vintage photo of a royal man in a blazer, holding a shotgun, with the Indian flag in the background.
