About Mohan Singh Tur
Lived 1916 – 1979 (aged 62–63). Mohan Singh Tur was an Indian politician.
Mohan Singh Tur (1915–1979) was an Indian politician and former Jathedar of the Akal Takht and president of Shiromani Akali Dal. He was also known as Jathedar Mohan Singh Tur. He was elected to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India from the Tarn Taran constituency of Punjab in 1977 as a member of the Akali Dal.
Personal life He was married to Gurdip Kaur. He had 5 sons and 3 daughters, Lehna Singh Tur was one of his sons and also his successor in 1980.
His son, Tarlochan Singh Tur (1947 – 2016), was also a politician.
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Who was Mohan Singh Tur?
former Jathedar (Head) of Akal Takht, Amritsar, Punjab, India
When was Mohan Singh Tur born?
Mohan Singh Tur was born in 1916 in Amritsar District, British India, Punjab Province (British India).
When did Mohan Singh Tur die?
Mohan Singh Tur died on 30 July 1979.
What was Mohan Singh Tur's occupation?
Mohan Singh Tur was a politician.
What nationality was Mohan Singh Tur?
Mohan Singh Tur was Indian.
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