About Mohar Singh
Lived 1926 – 2020 (aged 93–94). Mohar Singh was a dacoity, politician and film actor.
Mohar Singh Gurjar (1926 or 1927 – May 5, 2020) was a former dacoit bandit turned political leader. He was one of the most dreaded dacoits of the Chambal valley in the 1960s. Singh had 600 cases against him, of which 400 were murder cases. Singh had claimed that his gang had killed at least 200 people.
Criminal career and life Mohar Singh was born in 1926 or 1927. and served as a councilor for two terms in the 1990s. He was associated with Indian National Congress, he later supported Bharatiya Janata Party in Madhya Pradesh.
Death He died on 5th May 2020 at the age of 92. He was survived by his two sons and a daughter.
In popular culture Mohar Singh starred in a 1982 Hindi film named, Chambal Ke Daku,
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mohar Singh?
Indian dacoit
When was Mohar Singh born?
Mohar Singh was born in 1926.
When did Mohar Singh die?
Mohar Singh died on 5 May 2020.
What was Mohar Singh's occupation?
Mohar Singh was a dacoity, politician and film actor.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mohar Singh (dacoit)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mohar Singh. https://biography.guide/mohar-singh/
MLA: "Mohar Singh." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mohar-singh/.
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