The Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar are one of the oldest and most famous Rajput dynasties — descended from the Sun god in Rajput tradition, claiming continuous lineage back nearly 1,500 years. The dynasty's most famous member is Maharana Pratap, who fought Akbar at the Battle of Haldighati in 1576. The current titular head of the family is Arvind Singh Mewar, who succeeded his father Bhagwat Singh in 1984.

The Family's Roots: The Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar

The dynasty's continuous reign in Mewar dates from the 8th century. Maharana Udai Singh II founded Udaipur in 1559 after the fall of Chittor.

The Sisodia Maharanas had a unique designation: they considered themselves Diwans (regents) of Lord Shiva, holding the throne on behalf of the deity rather than ruling in their own name.

Recent Generations

Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar (22 June 1921 – 3 November 1984) was the last fully recognised Maharana before Indian Independence and the titular head until his death in 1984. He converted family palaces into the HRH Group of Hotels, beginning the family's commercial reinvention.

His Sons and the Succession Dispute

Bhagwat Singh had two sons:

Mahendra Singh Mewar, the elder son (born 1941), was disinherited by his father in his will following a public family dispute. He continues to claim the title.

Arvind Singh Mewar, the younger son (born 13 December 1944), inherited under his father's will. He has been the titular Maharana since 1984 and runs the family businesses including HRH Group of Hotels and the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation.

The dispute between the two brothers has been the subject of decades of legal cases over the family estate.

His Wife: Vijayraj Kumari Mewar

Vijayraj Kumari Mewar is from a Rajput royal family and married Arvind Singh.

Their Children

Arvind Singh and Vijayraj Kumari have two children:

Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, born 6 May 1985 — heir apparent under the family's current understanding. He has been involved in running the HRH Group of Hotels and the family's philanthropic Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation.

Princess Bhargavi Kumari Mewar, daughter, born about 1980.

The Sisodia Mewar Family Tree at a Glance

Dynasty

  • Sisodia Rajputs of Mewar
  • Continuous reign from 8th century
  • Udaipur founded 1559 by Udai Singh II

Famous Historical Figures

  • Maharana Pratap (1540 – 1597) — Hindu hero of Haldighati
  • Maharana Udai Singh II (1522 – 1572) — founder of Udaipur

Parents (Arvind Singh's)

  • Father: Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar (1921 – 1984)
  • Mother: Maharani Sushila Kumari

Brothers

  • Mahendra Singh Mewar (b. 1941) — elder brother; disinherited; contested claim
  • Arvind Singh Mewar (b. 13 December 1944) — current titular Maharana

Arvind Singh Mewar

  • Born 13 December 1944
  • The Mayo College, Ajmer
  • Inherited under father's 1984 will
  • Chairman, HRH Group of Hotels; runs Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation

Wife: Vijayraj Kumari Mewar

Children

  • Princess Bhargavi Kumari Mewar (b. ~1980)
  • Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar (b. 6 May 1985) — heir apparent; runs family businesses

What the Sisodia Family Story Teaches Us

A 1,500-year dynasty. A famous 16th-century ancestor whose name is taught in every Indian school. A father who disinherited his elder son and left everything to the younger. Two brothers in a multi-decade legal dispute over the family estate. A son and daughter of the current Maharana now leading the family's business and philanthropic interests.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Mewar story carries the same lesson. Family-inheritance disputes are a real part of family records. The Mewar dispute has been in courts for decades; many ordinary families have similar disputes at smaller scales. Write them down honestly. The tree must record the conflicts as well as the celebrations.

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