In
the modern period Bikaner produced the most outstanding Ruler,
namely Maharaja Ganga Singh who ruled for
56 years. He was a strong and able ruler who renovated the
traditional administration, modernized the army, separated the
judiciary from the executive, constructed the famous "Gang
Canal" and provided a number of welfare schemes, hospitals. His
son and successor Maharaja Sardul Singh,
who ascended the throne in A.D. 1943, played a conspicuous
role in the merger of the princely states in the Indian Union. His
Nationalistic outlook shall ever be remembered by the citizens of
Bikaner. His son Dr. Karni Singh made a
mark in Indian politics and in the field of sports. Ever since 1952
General Elections he had been elected as member of Parliament continuously
for five terms. He attained international fame in shooting
arena.
At present the city is developing fast into an industrial and
tourism center.
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