Arvind Singh Mewar

Who is Arvind Singh Mewar?

Sriji Arvind Singh Mewar is the 76th custodian of the Mewar dynasty. The Maharanas are considered not rulers but custodians of the kingdom on behalf of Sri Eklingji. He is the second son of Bhagwat Singh Mewar and younger brother of Maharana Mahendra Singh Mewar. Upon the death of his father Bhagwat Singh Mewar in 1984, he became the disputed head of his branch of the family as elder brother Maharana Mahendra Singh Mewar voluntarily split from family but retained the title of Maharana.

A graduate of the Mayo College, Ajmer he did a hotel management course in the UK and then went on to Chicago, USA where he learnt the job thoroughly which reportedly included washing dishes, changing linen and serving the guests. He has a wonderful crystal collection in the palace as well as its fantastic fleet of antique cars opened to the public for a considerable fee. The Maharajah has a collection of Mercedes Benz cars comprising a Mercedes 180, Mercedes 190, Mercedes Fintail and a rare Mercedes W116 Special edition Saloon built by Maybach. The collection also includes many rolls Royce cars including a 1934 Rolls Royce Phantom II.