The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure water lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sounds and experiences - an inspiration for the imagination of the poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavour of heroic past, epitomising valour and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight.
Udaipur is the jewel of Mewar - a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 years. The foundation of the city has an interesting legend associated with it. According to it, Maharana Udai Singh, the founder, was hunting one day when he met a holy man meditating on a hill overlooking the Lake Pichhola.
The hermit blessed the Maharana and advised him to build a palace at this favourably located spot with a fertile valley watered by the stream, a lake, an agreeable altitude and an amphitheater of low mountains. Maharana followed the advise of the hermit and founded the city in 1559 A.D.
It was in Udaipur that legendary Maharana Pratap was born. Rana Pratap who fought against Emperor Akbar in 1576 is remembered throughout India for his bravery on the battlefield. The rulers of Udaipur never gave any of their women in marriage to the Mughals unlike some of the other royal houses of Rajputana.
Overlooking the aquamarine expanses of the Lake Pichhola stands the splendid City Palace - a marvel in granite and marble.
Of the original eleven gates of the Udaipur City, only five remain. The Surajpole or Sun Gate on the eastern side is the main entrance to the city.
Exquisite Lake Palace of Udaipur, shimmering like jewel on Lake Pichhola are overwhelming in splendour.
Several places of tourist interest around Udaipur, including the majestic Chittaurgarh, the mountain fortress of Kumbhalgarh, beautiful Jain temples of Ranakpur, Eklingji and Nathdwara and the cool retreat of Mount Abu, make the visit to Udaipur a memorable one.
Rulers of Udaipur
Title: Maharana
Race: Sisodia Rajput
Religion: Hindu
| RULERS OF MEWAR | PERIOD |
|---|
| Rana Udaya Singh | 1537-1572 |
| Rana Pratab Singh | 1572-1596 |
| Rana Amar Singh | 1596-1607 |
| Rana Sugra | 1607-1615 |
| Rana Karan | 1620 -1628 |
| Rana Jagat Singh | 1628-1652 |
| Rana Raja Singh | 1652 -1680 |
| Rana Jaya Singh | 1680 -1699 |
| Rana Amar Singh II | 1699 -1711 |
| Rana Sangrama Singh II | 1711 -1734 |
| Rana Jagat Singh II | 1734-1752 |
| Rana Pratab Singh II | 1752-1754 |
| Rana Raja Singh II | 1754-1761 |
| Rana Ari Singh II | 1761 -1771 |
| Rana Hammir II | 1771-1777 |
| Maharana Bhim Singh | 1777 -1828 |
| Maharana Jawan Singh | 1828-1838 |
| Maharana Sardar Singh | 1838-1842 |
| Maharana Sarup Singh | 1842-1861 |
| Maharana Sambhu | 1861-1874 |
| Maharana Sujjan Singh | 1874-1884 |
| Maharana Fateh Singh | 1884-1930 |
| Maharana Sir Bhupal Singh | 1930-1955 |
| Maharana Bhagwat Singh | 1955-1985 |
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