Maharana Pratap’s Descendant Arvind Singh Mewar Dies at 81

Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of legendary Rajput king Maharana Pratap and chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels, passed away at 81 in Udaipur, Rajasthan, on March 16, 2025, after a prolonged illness. His demise marks the end of an era for the House of Mewar, known for preserving Rajput heritage and promoting tourism in Udaipur.

Key Highlights

  • Name: Arvind Singh Mewar
  • Age: 81
  • Date of Death: March 16, 2025
  • Place of Death: Udaipur’s City Palace
  • Cause of Death: Prolonged illness

Family Members

  • Wife: Vijayraj Kumari
  • Son: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
  • Daughters: Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar
  • Education: Mayo College, Ajmer; Hotel Management in the UK and the US
  • Professional Role: Chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels
  • Funeral Date: March 17, 2025

Contributions and Legacy

  • Promoted Mewar’s cultural heritage and tourism in Udaipur
  • Built the HRH Group of Hotels as a corporate entity
  • Chairman of Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation
  • Former Ranji Trophy cricketer for Rajasthan (1945-46)
  • Polo player and founder of The Udaipur Cup in the UK
  • Avid pilot with solo microlight flights across India
  • Played a key role in preserving the Mewar dynasty’s legacy

Controversies

  • After his father Bhagwant Singh Mewar’s death in 1984, Arvind Singh was named successor through a trust.
  • His elder brother, Mahendra Singh Mewar, was disinherited for filing a lawsuit against their father.
  • Following Mahendra Singh’s death in 2024, Vishvaraj Singh Mewar (Mahendra’s son) became the titular head of the House of Mewar.
  • A controversy erupted when Vishvaraj Singh was barred from entering Udaipur’s City Palace by Arvind Singh’s son Lakshyaraj Singh, which was later resolved.

Condolences by Political Leaders

  • Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma praised Mewar’s efforts in promoting Mewar’s legacy.
  • Former CMs Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje highlighted his contributions to Udaipur’s tourism.
  • Several Rajput leaders and political figures mourned his death.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Maharana Pratap’s Descendant Arvind Singh Mewar Dies at 81
Age 81
Cause of Death Prolonged illness
Place of Death City Palace, Udaipur
Family Wife: Vijayraj Kumari
Son: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
Education Mayo College, Ajmer

Hotel Management in the UK & US

Role Chairman of HRH Group of Hotels
Sports Career Ranji Trophy Cricketer (1945-46)
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