Kudrat Singh
| Kudrat Singh Meenakar | |
|---|---|
| Master Craftsman Rajasthan, India | |
| Died | 21 March 2002(2002-03-21) (aged 77) In airplane on board, while coming back to India from Germany,. |
| Spouse | Trilochan Devi Ji |
| Father | Master Rawal Singh Craft Teacher at Maharaja School of Art and Crafts |
| Mother | Kalawati |
Kudrat Singh Meenakar (24 April 1924 – 21 March 2002) was an
Early life and education
He received training by his father under Guru Shishya Parampara, India have long tradition of
Family history
His forefather was the founder of Meenakari craft at Jaipur; also his forefather was given the royal patronage by the
Forefather of Kudrat Singh
During the 16th century his forefather was brought to Jaipore city which is now known as
Kacchwaha King were even deputed as "Subedars" in different parts of North-West frontier and helped the emperors in running the administration smoothly. During this time, Kudrat Singh forefather brought to Jaipore and Amber which is now known as Jaipur city as capital of Rajasthan State, from somewhere near to Lahore city situated in west Punjab,.
Familiar tradition
Children of Kudrat Singh
Inder Singh Kudrat, National Award of master craft person he also continuing the family tradition and also doing this traditional work GULAB SINGH son of Kudrat Singh.[citation needed]
Honours
- Padma Shri
- National Award
Internationally recognized
- He was awarded with National Award of master craft person by Government of Indiain 1965.
- He was awarded the Padma Shrias master craft person by Government of India in 1988.
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