About Manna Singh
Lived 1914 – 1954 (aged 40). Manna Singh was an Indian field hockey player.
Major Manna Singh (20 February 1914 – 22 July 1954) was an Indian field hockey player and officer in the British Indian Army. He was member of the Indian Hockey Federation team that visited East Africa during 1947-1948 under the captaincy of Dhyan Chand. He was the coach of Indian field hockey team.
History Manna Singh was born in Naushera, Punjab, British India on 20 February 1914. Manna Singh father's name was Kalyan Singh. Manna got his BSc degree at Khalsa College, Amritsar. He joined the British India Army before India's independence in 1947.
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Who was Manna Singh?
Indian field hockey player
When was Manna Singh born?
Manna Singh was born on 20 February 1914 in Naushara.
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Manna Singh died on 22 July 1954 in Poonch district.
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Manna Singh was a field hockey player.
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Manna Singh was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manna Singh. https://biography.guide/manna-singh/
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