Shakti Kumar 977 A.D. - 993 A.D. Sadeventji (*Khergarh Marwar) Sejakji (*Bhavnagar) Ranaji Sarangji (*Lathi) Shahji (*Palitana) Doongarji Samarsinghji (* Rajpeepla) Bhavj Veesaji (*Bara Va

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Amba Prasad 993 A.D. - 1007 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Suchi Verma 1007 A.D. - 1021 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Narverma 1021 A.D. - 1035 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Kirti Verma 1035 A.D. - 1051 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Yograj 1051 A.D. - 1068 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Bairath 1068 A.D. - 1088 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Hanspal 1088 A.D. - 1103 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Vair Singh 1103 A.D. - 1107 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Vijai Singh 1107 A.D. - 1127 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Ari Singh 1127 A.D. - 1138 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Chaudh Singh 1138 A.D. - 1148 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Vikram Singh 1148 A.D. - 1158 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Run Singh 1158 A.D. - 1168 A.D.

The jagirs or estates of Khergarh Marwar, Bhavnagar, Lathi, Palitana, Rajpipla, Bara Vallabhipur are formed in the reign of Shakti Kumar.

As the new estates pledge their undying loyalty to the Suryavanshi King in times of peace and war, a new social order is born out of this intense kinship. 

The word of honour, the oath of loyalty and military obligations become more significant than ever before.

War increasingly becomes a grand pageant and death on the battlefield is the highest possible honour. 

The King, as the fountainhead of Kshatriya values, is keeping alive the eternal moral code emanating from the epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. 

The Aitpur inscriptions and Jain manuscripts credit Shakti Kumar and his descendants with upholding the ideals and values cherished by Bapa Rawal and the founders of the dynasty of Guhilot Kings of Mewar.

Khshem Singh 1168 A.D. - 1172 A.D. Mahap

"Mewar…a wave of iron in the path of Delhi," eulogises Chund Bardai in Prithivirajraso, as Khshem Singh joins forces together with Prithiviraj Chouhan. Their common enemy is Muhammad Ghuri who is soundly defeated by the united Rajput forces in the First Battle of Tar'ain near Delhi. But in the Second Battle of Tar'ain, the "heroes of Delhi and Chittor are asleep on the banks of the Caggar in the wave of steel."

Samant Singh 1172 A.D. - 1179 A.D.

"Mewar…a wave of iron in the path of Delhi," eulogises Chund Bardai in Prithivirajraso, as Khshem Singh joins forces together with Prithiviraj Chouhan. Their common enemy is Muhammad Ghuri who is soundly defeated by the united Rajput forces in the First Battle of Tar'ain near Delhi. But in the Second Battle of Tar'ain, the "heroes of Delhi and Chittor are asleep on the banks of the Caggar in the wave of steel."

Kumar Singh 1179 A.D. - 1191 A.D.

"Mewar…a wave of iron in the path of Delhi," eulogises Chund Bardai in Prithivirajraso, as Khshem Singh joins forces together with Prithiviraj Chouhan. Their common enemy is Muhammad Ghuri who is soundly defeated by the united Rajput forces in the First Battle of Tar'ain near Delhi. But in the Second Battle of Tar'ain, the "heroes of Delhi and Chittor are asleep on the banks of the Caggar in the wave of steel."

Manthan Singh 1191 A.D. - 1211 A.D.

"Mewar…a wave of iron in the path of Delhi," eulogises Chund Bardai in Prithivirajraso, as Khshem Singh joins forces together with Prithiviraj Chouhan. Their common enemy is Muhammad Ghuri who is soundly defeated by the united Rajput forces in the First Battle of Tar'ain near Delhi. But in the Second Battle of Tar'ain, the "heroes of Delhi and Chittor are asleep on the banks of the Caggar in the wave of steel."

Padam Singh 1211 A.D. - 1213 A.D.

"Mewar…a wave of iron in the path of Delhi," eulogises Chund Bardai in Prithivirajraso, as Khshem Singh joins forces together with Prithiviraj Chouhan. Their common enemy is Muhammad Ghuri who is soundly defeated by the united Rajput forces in the First Battle of Tar'ain near Delhi. But in the Second Battle of Tar'ain, the "heroes of Delhi and Chittor are asleep on the banks of the Caggar in the wave of steel."

Jetra Singh 1213 A.D. - 1253 A.D.

Delhi of the Chouhans is captured: devastation, plunder and massacre commences. The Turki Sultans of Delhi attempt to subjugate the other Rajput states. Mewar - under Jetra Singh, Tej Singh and Samar Singh - continues to thwart the aggression of the Delhi Sultans.

Till 1303, when Allaudin Khilji lays siege to the mighty fortress of Chittor. Legend has it that he covets Rani Padmini. In the face of utmost adversity, Rattan Singh is unwilling to surrender Chittor or Padmini. There is only one way out for the besieged but courageous Mewaris : the women, led by Rani Padmini, immolate themselves in a huge funeral pyre to find 'security from dishonour in the devouring element'; and the men march through the gates of Chittor for the final assault on the Sultan's army. Chittor is plundered and ravaged by Allaudin Khilji but the honour, pride and chivalry of the Guhilot Kings of Mewar remains unsullied... 

Some of the family members were smuggled out of beseized Chittorgarh and sent to the safety of the Aravalli Hills .

Tej Singh 1261 A.D. - 1267 A.D.

Delhi of the Chouhans is captured: devastation, plunder and massacre commences. The Turki Sultans of Delhi attempt to subjugate the other Rajput states. Mewar - under Jetra Singh, Tej Singh and Samar Singh - continues to thwart the aggression of the Delhi Sultans.

Till 1303, when Allaudin Khilji lays siege to the mighty fortress of Chittor. Legend has it that he covets Rani Padmini. In the face of utmost adversity, Rattan Singh is unwilling to surrender Chittor or Padmini. There is only one way out for the besieged but courageous Mewaris : the women, led by Rani Padmini, immolate themselves in a huge funeral pyre to find 'security from dishonour in the devouring element'; and the men march through the gates of Chittor for the final assault on the Sultan's army. Chittor is plundered and ravaged by Allaudin Khilji but the honour, pride and chivalry of the Guhilot Kings of Mewar remains unsullied... 

Some of the family members were smuggled out of beseized Chittorgarh and sent to the safety of the Aravalli Hills .

Samar Singh 1273 A.D. - 1302 A.D. Ratan Singh Kumbhkran

Delhi of the Chouhans is captured: devastation, plunder and massacre commences. The Turki Sultans of Delhi attempt to subjugate the other Rajput states. Mewar - under Jetra Singh, Tej Singh and Samar Singh - continues to thwart the aggression of the Delhi Sultans.

Till 1303, when Allaudin Khilji lays siege to the mighty fortress of Chittor. Legend has it that he covets Rani Padmini. In the face of utmost adversity, Rattan Singh is unwilling to surrender Chittor or Padmini. There is only one way out for the besieged but courageous Mewaris : the women, led by Rani Padmini, immolate themselves in a huge funeral pyre to find 'security from dishonour in the devouring element'; and the men march through the gates of Chittor for the final assault on the Sultan's army. Chittor is plundered and ravaged by Allaudin Khilji but the honour, pride and chivalry of the Guhilot Kings of Mewar remains unsullied... 

Some of the family members were smuggled out of beseized Chittorgarh and sent to the safety of the Aravalli Hills .

Rawal Ratan Singh 1303 A.D.

Delhi of the Chouhans is captured: devastation, plunder and massacre commences. The Turki Sultans of Delhi attempt to subjugate the other Rajput states. Mewar - under Jetra Singh, Tej Singh and Samar Singh - continues to thwart the aggression of the Delhi Sultans.

Till 1303, when Allaudin Khilji lays siege to the mighty fortress of Chittor. Legend has it that he covets Rani Padmini. In the face of utmost adversity, Rattan Singh is unwilling to surrender Chittor or Padmini. There is only one way out for the besieged but courageous Mewaris : the women, led by Rani Padmini, immolate themselves in a huge funeral pyre to find 'security from dishonour in the devouring element'; and the men march through the gates of Chittor for the final assault on the Sultan's army. Chittor is plundered and ravaged by Allaudin Khilji but the honour, pride and chivalry of the Guhilot Kings of Mewar remains unsullied... 

Some of the family members were smuggled out of beseized Chittorgarh and sent to the safety of the Aravalli Hills .

Maharana Hamir Singh 1326 A.D. - 1364 A.D.

Rana Ajay Singh of Shishoda nominates his more meritorious nephew Hamir as his heir (destined to redeem the glory of Mewar)in preference to his son Sajjan Singh , who in turn shifts to Sattar(Chatrapati Shivaji's ancestor ) (Tod pg.216). Earlier Bapa Rawal also nominates his worthier younger son as heir in preference to less worthy elder son who in turn moves to Gujrat to start the line of Asil Gehlotes(Tod Pg. 197).

In 1326, Hamir Singh regains Chittor and becomes the first ruler of Mewar to use the honorific 'Rana'. A period of relative peace and prosperity begins. 

Rana Hamir Singh becomes a bridge to the past, adhering to the principles of trusteeship laid down by Bapa Rawal and restoring the glory of Vedic traditions. 

The Guhilots of Mewar adopt the clan name of Sisodia. Rana Hamir Singh emerges as the 'sole Hindu prince of power now left in India : all the ancient dynasties being crushed.'

Maharana Kshetra Singh 1364 A.D. - 1382 A.D. Verisal Khangra Loona

Rana Ajay Singh of Shishoda nominates his more meritorious nephew Hamir as his heir (destined to redeem the glory of Mewar)in preference to his son Sajjan Singh , who in turn shifts to Sattar(Chatrapati Shivaji's ancestor ) (Tod pg.216). Earlier Bapa Rawal also nominates his worthier younger son as heir in preference to less worthy elder son who in turn moves to Gujrat to start the line of Asil Gehlotes(Tod Pg. 197).

In 1326, Hamir Singh regains Chittor and becomes the first ruler of Mewar to use the honorific 'Rana'. A period of relative peace and prosperity begins. 

Rana Hamir Singh becomes a bridge to the past, adhering to the principles of trusteeship laid down by Bapa Rawal and restoring the glory of Vedic traditions. 

The Guhilots of Mewar adopt the clan name of Sisodia. Rana Hamir Singh emerges as the 'sole Hindu prince of power now left in India : all the ancient dynasties being crushed.'

Maharana Lakha 1382 A.D. - 1421 A.D. Chunda (Chundawat) Ajaa (Sarangdevot)

A golden age dawns for the Maharanas of Mewar. 
Their triumph over adversity, their political will to consolidate the State and develop every aspect of Mewari culture, and the way they are moulding the character of Rajputs is awe-inspiring. The impact of their achievements is still visible, centuries later... 
 

Maharana Mokal 1421 A.D. - 1433 A.D. Sakhra Salkha Bhawnsingh Bhakhat Gajsingh Loona Raghavdeo Dulha Bhanda

Maharana Lakha proves to be a prolific builder of palaces and temples, a fine patron of the arts, and a developer of the recently-discovered silver and zinc mines. With Chonda, establishing the Chondawat clan, an important precedent is set : the mantle of Rana passes on to the younger son.

Maharana Kumbha 1433 A.D. - 1468 A.D. Kheema Sua Satta Natha Adu Gadh

Rana Kumbha provides a burst of creative energy and military might which makes Chittor the centre of medieval India. As a builder of forts, he is unparalleled; as a patron and promoter of the arts, he is a trend-setter; and as a military leader, he is supreme. 

Rana Kumbha, hailed as one of the greatest military generals of the Sisodia Rajputs, is a ruler of varied talents. A man as intensely committed to literature and music as to the rigours of warfare. 

Rana Kumbha reigns for over 30 years, from 1433 to 1468, and consolidates Mewar's independence as a Hindu kingdom. Like his illustrious predecessors, Rana Kumbha is a defender of Mewar's territories, not ready to accept the sway of the Delhi Sultans over Gujarat, Malwa and parts of Rajasthan. 
 

Maharana Ooda 1468 A.D. - 1473 A.D.

Mewar is invaded several times and successfully defended by Rana Kumbha. In 1437, Sultan Mahmud, King of Malwa, is taken prisoner after a pitched battle and Rana Kumbha demonstrates his magnanimity as a victor. Mahmud is treated as a guest and then released without demands for ransom. The hallmark of Mewari conduct in victory is established once again. 

Rana Kumbha is a relentless builder: constructing no less than 32 of the 84 fortresses in Mewar. The monumental fort Kumbhalgarh, named after the Rana himself, is a majestic fort-city with 36 km-long stone walls encircling the hill. But it is in Chittor that Rana Kumbha's most impressive construction is seen: Vijay Sthambh built by Rana Khumba is the so called Victory Tower . The Jain Community built the Keerti Sthambh as a Tower of Prestige, as during Khumba's reign the Jain community also flourished due to peace and protection of the Rana. 

Rana Kumbha's vast literary output - dramas in Sanskrit, books on varied subjects like genealogy, grammar, music compositions - underscore his multifaceted talents. 

His erudition, his commitment to artistic excellence and his military might make Rana Kumbha one of the greatest personalities, not just of Mewar and Rajasthan, but of medieval India.

Maharana Raimal 1473 A.D - 1509 A.D.

Mewar is invaded several times and successfully defended by Rana Kumbha. In 1437, Sultan Mahmud, King of Malwa, is taken prisoner after a pitched battle and Rana Kumbha demonstrates his magnanimity as a victor. Mahmud is treated as a guest and then released without demands for ransom. The hallmark of Mewari conduct in victory is established once again. 

Rana Kumbha is a relentless builder: constructing no less than 32 of the 84 fortresses in Mewar. The monumental fort Kumbhalgarh, named after the Rana himself, is a majestic fort-city with 36 km-long stone walls encircling the hill. But it is in Chittor that Rana Kumbha's most impressive construction is seen: Vijay Sthambh built by Rana Khumba is the so called Victory Tower . The Jain Community built the Keerti Sthambh as a Tower of Prestige, as during Khumba's reign the Jain community also flourished due to peace and protection of the Rana. 

Rana Kumbha's vast literary output - dramas in Sanskrit, books on varied subjects like genealogy, grammar, music compositions - underscore his multifaceted talents. 

His erudition, his commitment to artistic excellence and his military might make Rana Kumbha one of the greatest personalities, not just of Mewar and Rajasthan, but of medieval India.

Maharana Sanga 1509 A.D. - 1527 A.D. Prithviraj Jaimal Jessa Kishna

Mewar is invaded several times and successfully defended by Rana Kumbha. In 1437, Sultan Mahmud, King of Malwa, is taken prisoner after a pitched battle and Rana Kumbha demonstrates his magnanimity as a victor. Mahmud is treated as a guest and then released without demands for ransom. The hallmark of Mewari conduct in victory is established once again. 

Rana Kumbha is a relentless builder: constructing no less than 32 of the 84 fortresses in Mewar. The monumental fort Kumbhalgarh, named after the Rana himself, is a majestic fort-city with 36 km-long stone walls encircling the hill. But it is in Chittor that Rana Kumbha's most impressive construction is seen: Vijay Sthambh built by Rana Khumba is the so called Victory Tower . The Jain Community built the Keerti Sthambh as a Tower of Prestige, as during Khumba's reign the Jain community also flourished due to peace and protection of the Rana. 

Rana Kumbha's vast literary output - dramas in Sanskrit, books on varied subjects like genealogy, grammar, music compositions - underscore his multifaceted talents. 

His erudition, his commitment to artistic excellence and his military might make Rana Kumbha one of the greatest personalities, not just of Mewar and Rajasthan, but of medieval India.

Maharana Ratan Singh 1527 A.D. - 1531 A.D.

Chittor, the most famous symbol of Rajput resistance, is targeted by Muslim invaders. Dogged by the vengeful Sultan of Gujarat, the descendants of the mighty Sanga find themselves besieged in 1535. 

While a safe haven is found for the youngest son of Sanga, Udai Singh, Chittor witnesses the jauhar or self-immolation of 13,000 women led by the Rajmata Karnavati. Courage and honour in the face of utmost adversity is demonstrated yet again by the Sisodia Rajputs. 

Maharana Vikramaditya 1531 A.D. - 1537 A.D.

Chittor is in ruins, plundered and sacked by the Sultan's forces, but more threatening is the conflict within the Maharana's family. Udai Singh, the sole surviving direct descendant of Bapa Rawal, is saved by the heroic act of his foster-mother, Panna Dai. Among the heroes and legends of the Royal House of Mewar, the humble name of Panna Dai is revered for her selfless act of loyalty. 

Saved by her, Udai Singh becomes the Maharana and founds the city of Udaipur on the shores of Lake Pichola in 1559. Guided by an ascetic's blessing, he builds the city and shifts the capital from Chittor. 

Eight years later in 1567, Chittor is besieged by Akbar's army. It signals the end of Chittor, the seat of power which Bapa Rawal had chosen as the capital of Mewar. Over 30,000 inhabitants of the fort seek and find death in battle, adding yet another chapter in Mewar's glorious history of honourable resistance. 
As Chittor is reduced to ruins, Udaipur becomes the centre of the Mewari world, a fabled city secured by valleys and lakes, not reliant on the old system of forts and ramparts.

Maharana Vikramaditya 1531 A.D. - 1537 A.D.

Chittor is in ruins, plundered and sacked by the Sultan's forces, but more threatening is the conflict within the Maharana's family. Udai Singh, the sole surviving direct descendant of Bapa Rawal, is saved by the heroic act of his foster-mother, Panna Dai. Among the heroes and legends of the Royal House of Mewar, the humble name of Panna Dai is revered for her selfless act of loyalty. 

Saved by her, Udai Singh becomes the Maharana and founds the city of Udaipur on the shores of Lake Pichola in 1559. Guided by an ascetic's blessing, he builds the city and shifts the capital from Chittor. 

Eight years later in 1567, Chittor is besieged by Akbar's army. It signals the end of Chittor, the seat of power which Bapa Rawal had chosen as the capital of Mewar. Over 30,000 inhabitants of the fort seek and find death in battle, adding yet another chapter in Mewar's glorious history of honourable resistance. 
As Chittor is reduced to ruins, Udaipur becomes the centre of the Mewari world, a fabled city secured by valleys and lakes, not reliant on the old system of forts and ramparts.

Udai Singh 1537 A.D. - 1572 A.D.

Chittor is in ruins, plundered and sacked by the Sultan's forces, but more threatening is the conflict within the Maharana's family. Udai Singh, the sole surviving direct descendant of Bapa Rawal, is saved by the heroic act of his foster-mother, Panna Dai. Among the heroes and legends of the Royal House of Mewar, the humble name of Panna Dai is revered for her selfless act of loyalty. 

Saved by her, Udai Singh becomes the Maharana and founds the city of Udaipur on the shores of Lake Pichola in 1559. Guided by an ascetic's blessing, he builds the city and shifts the capital from Chittor. 

Eight years later in 1567, Chittor is besieged by Akbar's army. It signals the end of Chittor, the seat of power which Bapa Rawal had chosen as the capital of Mewar. Over 30,000 inhabitants of the fort seek and find death in battle, adding yet another chapter in Mewar's glorious history of honourable resistance. 
As Chittor is reduced to ruins, Udaipur becomes the centre of the Mewari world, a fabled city secured by valleys and lakes, not reliant on the old system of forts and ramparts.

Maharana Pratap Singh 1572 A.D. - 1597 A.D. Naga Jagmal Kanha Jaitsingh Veeram Raisingh Sagar Amra Siha Panghan Surtan Loonkaran Machal Masesh Shaktisingh Jagraj Rudra

Undaunted heroism, inflexible fortitude, pride, honour and perseverance: Rana Pratap exemplifies the noble values and traditions of the Suryavanshi Kings. 
When he succeeds as the Rana, the state of Mewar is virtually without a capital, without resources, but it still is a tiny pool of resistance in the vast ocean of the Mughal Empire. Mewar is encircled by Akbar's allies: Marwar, Amber, Bikaner, Bundi acknowledge Mughal supremacy. Only Rana Pratap remains steadfast to his legendary vows that he would never offer obeisance to Delhi as long as it remained under foreign yolk nor even be summoned to Delhi. 

The glory of Rana Pratap is inspiration for all times. 

Though Chittor is sacked and plundered by Akbar's forces, the spirit of Sisodia Rajputs is unbroken. It is Rana Pratap who still refuses to acknowledge Akbar as the Mughal emperor and vows never to appear in his court in Delhi. 
 

Maharana Amar Singh 1597 A.D. - 1620 A.D. Pooranmal Nathji Sahsa Ramaji Hastiji Shyamdas Jaswantsingh Shekhji Kalyandas Chanda Kuchra

Amar Singh succeeds Rana Pratap, and though Akbar leaves Mewar in peace, it is in Jahangir's reign that 17 pitched battles are fought over 10 years. Amar Singh, a true son of his famous father, routs the Mughal forces time and again. But worn down with war and financial losses, Amar Singh negotiates peace with the Mughals. 

An honourable compromise between Mewar and the Mughals ushers in an era of peace: energy is devoted into building Udaipur and working for the welfare of its people.

Maharana Karan Singh 1620 A.D. - 1628 A.D. Surajmal

An abdication, an unusual friendship and peace mark the beginning of a new era. 

Maharana Amar Singh abdicates in favour of his son, Karan Singh who, at a young age, has been exposed to cordial overtures in Jehangir's court. With young Prince Khurram, he forges a strong friendship. And when the Mughal Prince is exiled, he turns to the Maharana for help. Jagmandir Island Palace, in the middle of Lake Pichola, becomes a safe haven for him. The Suryavanshi ideal - of helping those in distress, irrespective of religion or past enemity - is upheld by Karan Singh, just as it had been by Rana Kumbha and Rana Sanga.

Maharana Jagat Singh I 1628 A.D. - 1652 A.D. Garibdasot

Maharana Jagat Singh is credited with being the greatest builder of the dynasty: in his reign, the Jagmandir Island Palace is completed. 

Painting too is reaching its pinnacle of perfection in these times. Illustrations of religious books and manuscripts, court scenes and important activities are documented for posterity. 

The quest for excellence in architecture and the arts in Mewar remains unparalleled in the history of medieval India.

Maharana Raj Singh I 1653 A.D. - 1680 A.D. Ari Singh (Tiroli)

Peace and respite from war brings with it the responsibility of building Udaipur, developing the City Palace, enlarging the Lake Pichola and creating an effective fresh water network. While Rana Raj Singh builds the Rajsamund Lake to save his people from debilitating drought and famine.It was during his reign that Shrinathji came to Nathdwara and Dwarkadish came to Kankaroli i.e they took shelter in Mewar due to Aurangzeb's destrustive nature.

Rana Jai Singh constructs the Jaisamund Lake - one of the largest artificial lakes of its time in the world.

Maharana Jai Singh 1680 A.D. - 1698 A.D. Bheem Singh (Banera) Bahadur Singh (Bhoonwas)

Peace and respite from war brings with it the responsibility of building Udaipur, developing the City Palace, enlarging the Lake Pichola and creating an effective fresh water network. While Rana Raj Singh builds the Rajsamund Lake to save his people from debilitating drought and famine.It was during his reign that Shrinathji came to Nathdwara and Dwarkadish came to Kankaroli i.e they took shelter in Mewar due to Aurangzeb's destrustive nature.

Rana Jai Singh constructs the Jaisamund Lake - one of the largest artificial lakes of its time in the world.

Maharana Amar Singh II 1698 A.D. - 1710 A.D. Umaidsingh (Karoi) Pratap Singh (Bavlas)

Peace and respite from war brings with it the responsibility of building Udaipur, developing the City Palace, enlarging the Lake Pichola and creating an effective fresh water network. While Rana Raj Singh builds the Rajsamund Lake to save his people from debilitating drought and famine.It was during his reign that Shrinathji came to Nathdwara and Dwarkadish came to Kankaroli i.e they took shelter in Mewar due to Aurangzeb's destrustive nature.

Rana Jai Singh constructs the Jaisamund Lake - one of the largest artificial lakes of its time in the world.

Maharana Sangram Singh II 1710 A.D. - 1734 A.D.

1. Naath Singh(Bagor, Peelghar) -heem Singh ,Surat Singh ,Jalam Singh (Netawal) ,Bhagwat Singh (Peeladar) ,Shivdaan Singh,Sardar Singh (69) ,Sher Singh ,Swaroop Singh (70) ,Sardar Singh , Samrath Singh ,Shakti Singh ,Sohan Singh ,Shambu Singh (71) ,Sajjan Singh (72)

2. Bagh Singh(Karjali) - Hariron Singh,Daulat Singh, Anoop Singh, Surat Singh, Chatar Singh, Himmat Singh, Lakshman Singh, Jagat Singh, Abhey Singh , Karan Singh

3. Arjun Singh(Shivrati) - Shiv Singh Bahadur Singh, Suraj Mal Daulat Singh (Dhaneria), Dul Singh, Gaj Singh, Surat Singh

4. Fateh Singh (73) - Himmat Singh, Shivdaan Singh, Pratap Singh, Hamir Singh, Udai Singh.

5. Bhagwat Singh (75) - Narendra Singh, Arjun Singh

Maharana Jagat Singh II 1734 A.D. - 1751 A.D.

Despair, darkness and the testing times. After centuries of proud resistance and defence against the Turks and the Mughals, Mewar is humbled by the militancy of the marauding Marathas. He built the palace of Jagniwas now the famous Lake Palace Hotel. 

Maharana Pratap Singh II 1751 A.D. - 1754 A.D. Ari Singh

In Veer Vinod, the poet Shyamaldas, traces the Kshatriya lineage of Shivaji from Rahap, one of the sons of Kshema Singh. 

From 1736, when the first Maratha invasion of Mewar takes place in the reign of Maharana Jagat Singh II, the Marathas begin extracting huge tributes and payments, destroying the economic base of Mewar. 

For almost 40 years, none of the Maharanas are able to counter the greed, rapaciousness and open looting by the Maratha overlords. The glorious descendants of Ikshvaku and Ram, the Maharanas are reduced to abject poverty, unable to lift themselves and their state from the morass of adversity.

Maharana Bhim Singh 1778 A.D. - 1828 A.D.

Mewar's misfortunes multiply as wars of succession break out, with the different Rajput clans pitted against each other. Maharana Bhim Singh is installed as the ruler at the age of ten. He is the First Rana to assume the title of Maharana 

Maharana Jawan Singh 1828 A.D - 1838 A.D.

The demoralisation of Mewar was complete, her fields were deluged with blood and her soil was prey of every paltry marauder." Such is the condition of Mewar into which the British arrive in 1817, bearing with them the Treaty of Paramountcy : the promise of restoring all the hereditary territories and protecting the state from any future invasion. Maharana Bhim Singh welcomes Capt. James Tod(later to become Col Tod), the first Political Agent, who reorganises the state of Mewar and its impoverished economy. Col Tod facilitates the turnaround of Mewar's fortunes and provides a new platform for stability and growth.

Maharana Sardar Singh 1838 A.D.- 1842 A.D.

Victorian stability provides the foundation for the restoration of the lost glory and dignity of the Sisodia dynasty. After the dark days of the Maratha marauders and the civil war, Udaipur is now on the long road to recovery.
Maharana Sardar Singh, adopted from the Bagore branch of the family, is still caught up in the debts of the past. It is his younger brother, Maharana Swarup Singh who begins the painful journey to recovery. He remains firm on upholding Rajput traditions in the face of British instructions to reform. During the 1857 Mutiny, the Maharana shelters the British refugees on Jagmandir Island Palace and proves, once again, that loyalty and trust are core values being upheld by Kshatriya Kings.

Maharana Swarup Singh 1842 A.D. - 1861 A.D.

Victorian stability provides the foundation for the restoration of the lost glory and dignity of the Sisodia dynasty. After the dark days of the Maratha marauders and the civil war, Udaipur is now on the long road to recovery.
Maharana Sardar Singh, adopted from the Bagore branch of the family, is still caught up in the debts of the past. It is his younger brother, Maharana Swarup Singh who begins the painful journey to recovery. He remains firm on upholding Rajput traditions in the face of British instructions to reform. During the 1857 Mutiny, the Maharana shelters the British refugees on Jagmandir Island Palace and proves, once again, that loyalty and trust are core values being upheld by Kshatriya Kings.

Maharana Shambhu Singh 1861 A.D. - 1874 A.D.

In Maharana Shambhu Singh's reign, modern reforms are initiated : roads and public utilities, criminal and civil courts, a revitalised police force is established. Education gets top priority from the Maharana who, though not formally educated himself, recognises its value. The first school for girls is built in 1866. Public service and developmental activities become important for the state of Mewar and the Diwans of Eklingji.

Maharana Sajjan Singh 1874 A.D. - 1884 A.D.

The pace of reforms is accelerated by Maharana Sajjan Singh, a very progressive ruler. The High Court is established and new government departments are formed to improve the quality of life in the state of Mewar. Udaipur becomes the second city after Bombay to form a municipality. Plans are drawn up to de-silt the Lake Pichola and afforestation programmes are launched.

In the study of the arts and history, Maharana Sajjan Singh proves to be a worthy descendant of Rana Kumbha. Learned men in his court, called the navratnas, are encouraged to study, discuss and write treatises on diverse philosophical, historical and literary subjects. Mewari poetry reaches its apex now. Literary and scholarly pursuits bear fruit : Kaviraja Shyamaldas authors Veer Vinod and becomes the curator of the newly-formed Sajjan Vani Vilas library. 

It is a veritable renaissance under Maharana Sajjan Singh. In a short span of 10 years, the glory of the Sisodia Kings of Mewar is restored.

Maharana Fateh Singh 1884 A.D. - 1930 A.D.

Graciousness and humility, piety and a sense of pride. Maharana Fateh Singh, adopted from the Shivrati branch of the family, proves to be a visionary ruler. 

Like a true Suryavanshi, he refuses to bow to the dictates of the British and completely overturns the secondary role which British paramountcy is imposing upon him. 

His courteousness, his strength of character and his strong-willed decisions are made more profound as the Maharana lacks formal education. But he is steeped in traditions of Mewar's history. And his piety derives its strength from the Hindu scriptures. In the 45 years of his reign, Fateh Singh makes it clear to the British that he is not the Maharana by the grace of any Queen of England but by order of his own people and in the service of Lord Eklingji. 

He devotes himself to developing educational institutes in Udaipur and across the state, encourages the introduction of railway lines from Udaipur, restores old mansions in Chittor and the palace at Kumbhalgarh, builds the The Durbar Hall (now called Fateh Prakash ) and completes the Shiv Niwas Palace as a guesthouse for visitors, extends the water resources of the city by constructing the Feteh Sagar Lake. 

For a simple man hailing from a modest village, Maharana Fateh Singh indeed brings to life the glories of Mewar. He remains a fountainhead of inspiration as he fulfills the Kshatriya vows of honour, decency and hospitality in his long reign.

Maharana Bhupal Singh 1930 A.D. - 1955 A.D

With a vision to lead in an age of turbulence. Maharana Bhupal Singh as the ruler of Mewar guides its destiny through India's most momentous period, the Independence from British Imperial rule. 

Like Rana Pratap's heroic defence against the Mughals, Maharana Bhupal Singh's vision is born out of a deep sense of patriotism and pride in upholding the core values of Suryavanshi Kings. Confined to a wheelchair with a crippling spinal disorder, the Maharana's personal courage at all times exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit. 

He is aware of the dynamic social changes sweeping across the country and encourages the orderly growth of social and political movements. Like his famous ancestors who were relentless reformers in the field of education, the Maharana establishes the Rana Pratap Hindi University at Chittor and an Agricultural College at Udaipur. Schools, specially for girls, are set up. 

He is a committed environmentalist, organising longterm afforestation programmes for the Aravalli Hills. Sustained industrial activity makes the Mewar economy more vibrant in his reign. 

With Independence, comes Maharana Bhupal Singh's finest hour. The ruler, who stood to lose the entire governance of his kingdom, became the first State to merge with the Indian Union. His historic words, echo the glory of Rana Sangha and Rana Pratap : "Today is a day of which to be greatly proud. India is independent. It brings to fulfillment the 1400 years' struggle and endeavour of my forefathers. It becomes my holy duty, on behalf of my ancestors, to hand over to the leaders of free India, this cherished and sacred Flame of Freedom to the country as a whole." 

Maharana Bhupal Singh, acting honourably as the Diwan of Eklingji, serves the interests and welfare of his people even though it spells the end of Mewar's sovereignty which begins with Guhaditya and is proudly defended for 1500 years. The grateful government of India nominates him as "Maharaj Pramukh", the only one of its kind in whole of India

Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar 1955 A.D. - 1984 A.D.

New challenges of a new age 
Bhagwat Singh, a great-nephew of Maharana Fateh Singh, is adopted from the Shivrati branch of the family, and is witness to the epochal changes in independent India. Leading an ordinary life before he is adopted as son and heir to Maharana Bhupal Singh, Bhagwat Singh measures up to the extraordinary circumstances and demonstrates his determination to respect the legacy of Bapa Rawal. 

Maharana Bhagwat Singh is one of the first rulers to realise the potential of 'adapting' palaces and forts into luxury hotels. The Lake Palace Hotel becomes a hugely successful venture, firmly putting Udaipur on the world tourism map. His corporate endeavours stand the House of Mewar in good stead when the Indian Government deals a terrible blow : In 1969, the Privy Purse is abolished, the rulers are stripped of their titles and privileges. Maharana Bhagwat Singh, now Mr Bhagwat Singh Mewar, makes a dignified appeal to Mrs Indira Gandhi, writing "it shall be an honour for me to be of service to the country, save only that I cannot accept to be instrumental in derogation of the institution to which I belong." 
The focus is on social welfare : The Maharana Mewar Foundation is formed. Education and community welfare projects are initiated. Annual awards are instituted to reward services rendered to society. 

In his Will and Testament of 1984, Bhagwat Singh recreates the Institution of the Maharana, ensuring the name of Maharana will continue in perpetuity. His eldest son, Mahendra Singh, voluntarily disinherited himself from the family. The custodianship of the House of Mewar passes on to the younger son, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur. 
The timeless legacy of Bapa Rawal is thus protected. And the Diwans of Eklingji continue their service through the 20th century. 

Maharana Bhagwat Singh, on the invitation of Prime Minister Nehru, visits New Delhi : fulfilling the vows of his forefathers never to enter the capital-city so long as it is under foreign rule.

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur 1984 A.D.

"I believe in the past, but my feet are firmly rooted in the present and I'm constantly thinking about the future." 

With these profound words, Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur, the younger son of Maharana Bhagwat Singh, is spearheading the process of modernisation initiated by his illustrious father.

Shriji, as Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur is reverentially known as, is upholding the honourable values of Kshatriya kingship in an age when there are no kings. His empire today is a corporate one : developing palace-resorts and hotels, promoting of Polo and accelerating the pace of ongoing philanthropic activities. 

The guiding principles of Bapa Rawal -- self-reliance, self-respect and the dignity of Man -- are as relevant for him today as they were to his forefathers. "Change rarely invalidates the past and it does not necessarily imply a rejection of the old. A great deal can - and should be - preserved from the past. In particular we should treasure the ancient and selfless values that have stood the test of time," says Shriji, the present custodian of the House of Mewar and the 76th Diwan of Eklingji. 

Shriji has been preserving a vibrant cultural heritage enshrined in The City Palace, Udaipur in Rajasthan. As the Chairman and Managing Trustee of the Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), Udaipur, Shriji is managing a spectrum of philanthropic and charitable activities emanating from the City Palace in Udaipur. Several non profit and commercial organisations are seamlessly networked to exemplify ‘Eternal Mewar’ for global and Indian audiences. The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation, Vidyadan Trust, Maharana Mewar Historical Publications Trust, and Rajmata Gulab Kunwar Charitable Trust have emerged as the public charitable trusts responsible for more than 50 developmental projects in and around Udaipur. The City Palace Museum, Maharana Mewar Special Library, Maharana Mewar Research Institute, the publications division and educational institutes are some of the key projects being managed and developed by the Trusts. 

HRH Group of Hotels, Udaipur, is the flagship commercial venture of the House of Mewar. HRH Group of Hotels is India’s largest and only chain of heritage palace-hotels and resorts under private ownership. Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur is the Chairman and Managing Director of the HRH Group of Hotels that offers regal experiences in island-palaces, museums, galleries, car collections, and much more. 

History and the blessings of Eklingji are with Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur as he works towards turning his vision into a reality, taking the House of Mewar into the new millennium.