South AsiaAsia
Kingdom of Mewar
Also known as Udaipur State
Mewar was a Rajput kingdom in what is now Rajasthan, ruled by the Guhila and later Sisodia dynasties from Chittor and Udaipur. Its rulers such as Rana Sanga and Maharana Pratap are remembered for resisting the Delhi sultans and the Mughals. It became a British princely state and joined India in 1948.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 566 CE – 1948 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | kingdom (princely state from 1818) |
| Capitals | Nagda, Chittorgarh, Udaipur |
| Founder | Guhila |
| Religion(s) | Hinduism |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.