He was well known as “The Tiger Man of India”. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1992 and Rajasthan Ratan in 2013.
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| Kailash Sankhala | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 January 1925 Jodhpur, Jodhpur State, British India |
| Died | 15 August 1994 |
| Known for | Environmental activism; Role as first Director of Project Tiger |
| Awards | Padma Shri |