Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar
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| Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar | |
|---|---|
 Lakshyaraj at City Palace, Udaipur | |
| Born | 28 January 1985 |
| Spouse | Nivritti Kumari |
| Issue |
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| House | Mewar |
| Dynasty | Sisodia |
| Father | Arvind Singh Mewar |
| Mother | Vijayraj Kumari Mewar |
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Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar is a member of House of Udaipur.
Early life
[edit]Lakshyaraj was born on 28 January 1985 to Arvind Singh Mewar and his wife Vijayraj Kumari Mewar.[1][2] He is an agnatic grandson of Bhagwat Singh Mewar.[3] As such, he is a first cousin of Vishvaraj Singh Mewar.[4] His mother is the granddaughter of Vijayarajaji, the Maharao of Kutch.[3]
Education and career
[edit]He was educated at Mayo College, Ajmer.[5] He attended Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School in Australia, where he graduated with a BCom.[6] Later, he studied management at the Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management in Singapore.[7] He works as the executive director of HRH Group of Hotels.[8][9] He looks after the day-to-day affairs of Maharana Mewar Public School and Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir.[10][11]
Philanthropy and records
[edit]On 2 November 2023, he sponsored the full tuition fees for all the girls at Government Girls' Senior Secondary School, Udaipur, for the academic year 2023-2024.[12] He has set 9 Guinness World Records.[13][14]
Marriage and children
[edit]Lakshyaraj was engaged to Nivritti Kumari, daughter of Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and his wife, Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo, on 4 December 2013.[15] They married on 21 January 2014 at Bhubaneswar.[16] They have three children: Mohlakshika Kumari Mewar, Praneshwari Kumari Mewar, and Haritraj Singh Mewar.[17]
Honors and awards
[edit]- July 2019: Received the 7th Bharat Gaurav Award at the House of Commons of the United Kingdom.[18][19]
Honorary degree
[edit]| Country | Date | School | Degree | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 India
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20 December 2022 | Mohanlal Sukhadia University | Doctor of Literature (D. Lit.) | [13] |
| India
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1 February 2025 | Ajeenkya DY Patil University | Doctor of Letters (D. Lit.) | [20] |
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Meininger, Irmgard (2000). City Palace of Udaipur: Historical View and a Guide. D.K. Printworld. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-246-0149-5.
- ^ "From Waiter To Holder Of 8 Guinness World Records: The Story Of Udaipur's Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar". Indiatimes. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ a b Meininger, Irmgard (2000). The Kingdom of Mewar: Great Struggles and Glory of the World's Oldest Ruling Dynasty. D.K. Printworld. pp. 114, 163. ISBN 978-81-246-0144-0.
- ^ "Udaipur royals' feud: Can't force themselves into our home, cousin warns BJP MLA". India Today. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ Rana, Priya Kumari (24 June 2024). "Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur on what royalty means to him, family's hospitality empire, penchant for miniature cars and trains, and more". GQ India. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "5 things to know India's Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur". South China Morning Post. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "A Look Inside the Luxurious Lives Of Indian Princes - Features -". www.cosmopolitan.in. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ www.ETHospitalityWorld.com. "It's the collective effort of all stakeholders that helped Udaipur maintain its preeminence: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar - ET HospitalityWorld". ETHospitalityWorld.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ www.ETHospitalityWorld.com. "Addressing micro-level disruptions must get priority: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar - ET HospitalityWorld". ETHospitalityWorld.com. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "Management - Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir (A Unit of Adarsh Vidya Mandir Society)". mmvmschool.org. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "MMPS School Mangement Team | Best School in Udaipur, Rajasthan". mmpsschool.org. Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ Mansukhani, Raju (27 August 2024). "Revisiting The First Ever School For Girl Students In Udaipur". Tatsat Chronicle Magazine. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ a b Archives, Royal (30 January 2025). "Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar sets ninth Guinness World Record". Royal Archives. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Sets Ninth Guinness World Record". udaipurtimes.com. 30 January 2025. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "City Palace dazzles as Lakshyaraj Singh gets engaged with Nivritti Kumari". udaipurtimes.com. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ "Udaipur prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar gets married to Nivritti, daughter of Odisha BJP president at Bhubaneswar". The Times of India. 23 January 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
- ^ Release, ANI Press. "Celebrations at The City Palace, Udaipur: 'Grah Pravesh' Ceremony performed for New-born Grandson of Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar". Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ "Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur - Passion Vista Magazine". 13 March 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Mundy, Carlos (23 September 2024). "Indian Royals for the XXI century". Metaphore (in Spanish). Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Archives, Royal (2 February 2025). "Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar receives Honorary Degree from Ajeenkya DY Patil University". Royal Archives. Retrieved 2 February 2025.