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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