Arvind Singh Mewar
Arvind Singh Mewar (born 13 December 1944)[1] is an Indian businessman, former royal and chairman of HRH Group of Hotels.
Arvind Singh Mewar
अरविन्द सिंह मेवाड़
13 December 1944
Udaipur, Kingdom of Mewar, Empire of India
Princess Vijayaraj of Kutch
Prince Lakshyaraj Singh
Princess Bhargavi Kumari
Princess Padmaja Kumari
Princess Sushila Kumari of Bikaner
HRH Group of Hotels
Arvind and his elder brother, Mahendra, both claim to be the 76th custodian of the House of Mewar. The Maharanas of Udaipur are custodians of the kingdom on behalf of Sri Eklingji (Lord Shiva).
He is the second son of Bhagwat Singh Mewar.[2]
Education[edit]
Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer from where he completed his school certificate. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Udaipur. He studied English literature, economics and political science at the Maharana Bhupal College in Udaipur.
He undertook a hotel management course from The Metropolitan College, St Albans, in the UK. Later, he worked in hospitality services in the United States.
Career[edit]
Arvind Singh Mewar is the Chairman and Managing Director of the HRH Group of Hotels,[3] which was started by his father in 1963. He has a crystal collection in the palace as well as a fleet of antique cars. These are open to the public.[4]
From 1979 to 1981, Arvind Singh Mewar lived and worked in Chicago. Back in Udaipur, from 1981 to 1984, he worked as the ADC / Personal Secretary to his father, His late Highness Maharana Bhagwat Singh Mewar. His duties included handling appointments, guest relations and travel plans. In 1982–83, he was General Manager of Lake Palace Hotel, Udaipur.