Jaipur’s Royal Legacy: Arvind Singh Mewar, Raja of Mewar, Passes Away
Summary: Arvind Singh Mewar, the chairman of the HRH group of hotels and a member of the erstwhile royal family of Mewar, has passed away in Udaipur after a prolonged illness. He was 81 years old.
Introduction:
Arvind Singh Mewar, a descendant of Rajput king Maharana Pratap, was a multifaceted individual with a diverse range of interests and achievements. From a successful hotelier to a sports enthusiast, a polo player, and a pilot, Mewar’s life was marked by his passion for excellence and his dedication to his family’s legacy.
A Life of Accomplishments:
- Hotel Management: Mewar was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer, and pursued hotel management courses in the UK and US. He built the HRH group of hotels, a professionally managed corporate organization.
- Cricket: He made his debut in Ranji Trophy as Rajasthan’s skipper in 1945-46 and had a successful career in the sport.
- Polo: Mewar was an avid polo player and instituted ‘The Udaipur Cup’ at the Cambridge and Newmarket Polo Club.
- Pilot: He was also an avid pilot, having undertaken solo flights across India in a microlite aircraft.
Family Legacy:
Mewar is survived by his wife, Vijayraj Kumari, son Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, and daughters Bhargavi Kumari Mewar and Padmaja Kumari Parmar. He was the younger son of Bhagwant Singh Mewar and Sushila Kumari, with his elder brother Mahendra Singh Mewar passing away in November last year.
Conclusion:
Arvind Singh Mewar’s passing marks the end of an era in the royal family of Mewar, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishments and a complex family history. His funeral will take place on Monday, with the Udaipur City Palace closed for tourists as a mark of respect.
Keywords:
Arvind Singh Mewar, Raja of Mewar, hotelier, cricketer, polo, pilot, family legacy, Udaipur, Jaipur, royal family, Mewar, HRH group of hotels, Maharana Pratap, Mayo College, Ranji Trophy, Cambridge and Newmarket Polo Club, microlite aircraft, royal family history, family conflict.
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