Summary Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur, who reigned from 1918 to 1947, is renowned for his pioneering role in aviation in India. As the first Indian prince to earn a Level ‘A’ Flying Licence, Singh's achievements marked a significant development in the aviation sector of his princely state. Rising to prominence at the age of fifteen, he embraced flying and established a comprehensive aviation infrastructure in Jodhpur. His efforts included the construction of advanced aerodromes and the formation of a flying club,…