Mewar Dynasty ( Guhila Dynasty ) – List of Kings

The Mewar Dynasty has a long and illustrious history, with a lineage of rulers spanning over a millennium. The dynasty is primarily associated with the Sisodia clan of Rajputs, who ruled from their capitals at Chittorgarh, Udaipur, and other locations. Below is a list of the prominent kings of Mewar, though the exact chronology and names may vary slightly in different historical accounts:


Early Rulers of Mewar (Guhila Dynasty)

  1. Guhila (6th century CE) – Founder of the Guhila dynasty.
  2. Bappa Rawal (734–753) – Established Mewar’s prominence and made Chittorgarh the capital.
  3. Khumar (753–773)
  4. Mattata (773–793)
  5. Bhartribhatta I (793–813)
  6. Sinha (813–828)
  7. Khumana I (828–853)
  8. Mahayak (853–878)
  9. Khumana II (878–942)
  10. Bhartribhatta II (942–943)
  11. Allata (943–953)
  12. Naravahana (953–971)
  13. Shalivahana (971–973)
  14. Shaktikumara (973–977)
  15. Amba Prasad (977–993)
  16. Suchivarma (993–1007)
  17. Narvarma (1007–1021)
  18. Kirtivarma (1021–1035)
  19. Yograj (1035–1040)
  20. Vairat (1040–1053)
  21. Hanspal (1053–1068)
  22. Vairisinha (1068–1088)
  23. Vijaysinha (1088–1103)
  24. Ari Singh I (1103–1133)
  25. Chauhan Interregnum (1133–1172) – Mewar was under Chauhan rule during this period.
  26. Karan Singh (1172–1179) – Restored Guhila rule.

Sisodia Dynasty (Post-12th Century)

  1. Mahap (1179–1191)
  2. Kumar Singh (1191–1211)
  3. Mathana Singh (1211–1227)
  4. Padam Singh (1227–1234)
  5. Jaitra Singh (1234–1261)
  6. Tej Singh (1261–1273)
  7. Samar Singh (1273–1301)
  8. Ratan Singh (1301–1303) – Fought against Alauddin Khalji during the Siege of Chittorgarh.
  9. Rana Hammir Singh (1326–1364) – Revived Mewar’s glory after the Chauhan interregnum.
  10. Rana Kshetra Singh (1364–1382)
  11. Rana Lakha (1382–1421)
  12. Rana Mokal (1421–1433)
  13. Rana Kumbha (1433–1468) – One of the greatest rulers of Mewar.
  14. Rana Udai Singh I (1468–1473)
  15. Rana Raimal (1473–1509)
  16. Rana Sanga (1509–1527) – Fought against Babur in the Battle of Khanwa.
  17. Rana Ratan Singh II (1528–1531)
  18. Rana Vikramaditya (1531–1536)
  19. Rana Udai Singh II (1537–1572) – Founded the city of Udaipur.
  20. Maharana Pratap (1572–1597) – Fought against Akbar in the Battle of Haldighati.
  21. Maharana Amar Singh I (1597–1620) – Signed a treaty with Jahangir.
  22. Maharana Karan Singh II (1620–1628)
  23. Maharana Jagat Singh I (1628–1652)
  24. Maharana Raj Singh I (1652–1680) – Resisted Aurangzeb’s policies.
  25. Maharana Jai Singh (1680–1698)
  26. Maharana Amar Singh II (1698–1710)
  27. Maharana Sangram Singh II (1710–1734)
  28. Maharana Jagat Singh II (1734–1751)
  29. Maharana Pratap Singh II (1751–1754)
  30. Maharana Raj Singh II (1754–1761)
  31. Maharana Ari Singh II (1761–1773)
  32. Maharana Hamir Singh II (1773–1778)
  33. Maharana Bhim Singh (1778–1828)
  34. Maharana Jawan Singh (1828–1838)
  35. Maharana Sardar Singh (1838–1842)
  36. Maharana Swaroop Singh (1842–1861)
  37. Maharana Shambhu Singh (1861–1874)
  38. Maharana Sajjan Singh (1874–1884)
  39. Maharana Fateh Singh (1884–1930)
  40. Maharana Bhupal Singh (1930–1955) – Last ruling Maharana of Mewar.

Post-Independence

After India’s independence in 1947, Mewar became part of the Indian Union, and the royal family’s role became ceremonial. The descendants of the Mewar Dynasty continue to be influential, and the City Palace in Udaipur remains a symbol of their legacy.


This list includes the most prominent rulers of Mewar, though some minor rulers and transitional periods may not be included. The Mewar Dynasty is celebrated for its resilience, valor, and contributions to Indian history and culture.

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