Arvind Singh Mewar, Descendant of Maharana Pratap and Udaipur Royalty, Dies at 81

The prominent figure, known for his contributions to heritage tourism and sports, passed away after a prolonged illness in Udaipur.

Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of Maharana Pratap and member of the Mewar royal family, passed away at the age of 81 in Udaipur following a prolonged illness.
He was the chairman of the HRH Group of Hotels and played a key role in transforming royal palaces into luxury heritage hotels, boosting Udaipur's tourism industry.
Mewar was an accomplished sportsman, serving as Rajasthan's cricket captain in the Ranji Trophy and later establishing a legacy in polo through initiatives like 'The Udaipur Cup.'
His funeral is scheduled for Monday, with the Udaipur City Palace closed to visitors on Sunday and Monday as a mark of respect.
Mewar is survived by his wife, Vijayraj Kumari, son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, and daughters Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar.