The City Palace
Preface

Saraswati Vilas Gallery: Strings of Heritage:
The Musical Legacy of Mewar- A Royal Collection of Musical Instruments

Saraswati Vilas Gallery: 'Strings of Heritage' - A Royal Collection of Musical Instruments. Music and other performing arts have always found great support and patronage in the royal family of mewar. All Maharanas, over generations, have been passionate lovers of art, each contributing in his own unique way to create a richer culture that embodies the House of Mewar as it is known and seen today.
While Maharana Kumbha (r. 1433 - 1468 CE) built the strongest foundation for the Indian classical music and emerged as one of its greatest proponents.
Maharana Sanga I (r. 1509 - 1527 CE) introduced the Arabeetasha, a musical instrument and Maharana Raj Singh I had the Nau Chowki (a set of nine domes) intricately carved with musical instruments and dance forms, built at Lake Rajsamand, depicting the deep love for music shared by the Maharanas of Mewar.
Keeping alive the patronage even after the severance of the states and the merger of the Mewar State with independent India, Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar (r. 1955 - 1984 CE) maintained the tradition of the conservation and perpetuation of the arts and cultural activities in Mewar. Foundation of the Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Kala Trust is an important one of his many contributions.
All 28 instruments on display belonged to members of the Mewar Family and some are over a hundred years old.

Philanthropy in Action:
Scholarships, Medical Aid, and Financial Assistance Preface

Empowering Lives, Enriching Futures

At the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF), philanthropy is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through a wide range of initiatives—including scholarships, educational endowments, pension schemes and medical assistance—the Foundation remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing talent, supporting communities and transforming lives.
Integrity and inclusivity define every step of our selection process. Every application is assessed with complete fairness, ensuring that merit and genuine financial need remain the sole criteria for support. Free from bias or favoritism, our approach reflects MMCF's enduring commitment to equal opportunity, empowering deserving individuals to realize their potential and build a brighter future.