Arvind Singh Mewar, 76th Custodian of Mewar Royal Legacy, Dies at 81

The descendant of Maharana Pratap and a key figure in Udaipur's tourism and heritage preservation passed away after a prolonged illness; his funeral is scheduled for Monday.

Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of the legendary Maharana Pratap and the 76th Custodian of the House of Mewar, passed away at 81 in Udaipur after a prolonged illness.
He was instrumental in transforming Udaipur into a global tourism destination, notably through his leadership of the HRH Group of Hotels and the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation.
An accomplished sportsman, he captained Rajasthan in cricket's Ranji Trophy and contributed to Indian polo, establishing 'The Udaipur Cup' in the UK and leading his team to victory in the 1991 President's Cup.
Mewar also pursued a diverse career, including stints as a pilot and a hotelier, applying his international education and experience to modernize Udaipur’s hospitality sector.
His funeral will take place on Monday in Udaipur, with the City Palace closed to tourists as a mark of respect.