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| image = Lakshyaraj Mewar at Rashtrapati Bhavan (2019).jpeg&lt;br /&gt;
| alt = Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar&lt;br /&gt;
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| spouse = Nivritti Kumari&lt;br /&gt;
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| house = [[Kingdom of Mewar|Udaipur]], [[Kingdom of Mewar|Mewar]]&lt;br /&gt;
| father = [[Arvind Singh Mewar]]&lt;br /&gt;
| mother = Vijayraj Kumari Mewar&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; (born 28 January 1985) is an Indian businessman, and the 77th custodian of the [[House of Mewar]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/waiter-waiter-theres-an-heir-in-my-soup-20050607-gdlgx5.html|title=Indian Heir |date= 7 June 2005 |publisher= [[Sydney Morning Herald]]}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2018/01/19/lessons-rich-famous/|title=Lessons from the rich and famous |publisher=The Indian Sun|date=19 Jan 2018}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Early life, family, and education ==&lt;br /&gt;
Mewar was born to [[Arvind Singh Mewar]] and his wife Vijayraj Kumari Mewar.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Meininger |first=Irmgard |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=j_cSAQAAMAAJ |title=City Palace of Udaipur: Historical View and a Guide |date=2000 |publisher=D.K. Printworld |isbn=978-81-246-0149-5 |pages=40 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=30 May 2024 |title=From Waiter To Holder Of 8 Guinness World Records: The Story Of Udaipur&amp;#039;s Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/worth/news/from-waiter-to-holder-of-8-guinness-world-records-the-story-of-udaipurs-prince-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-635310.html |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=Indiatimes |language=en-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He is an [[agnatic]] grandson of Maharana [[Bhagwat Singh of Mewar|Bhagwat Singh Mewar]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:0&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Meininger |first=Irmgard |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lC1uAAAAMAAJ |title=The Kingdom of Mewar: Great Struggles and Glory of the World&amp;#039;s Oldest Ruling Dynasty |date=2000 |publisher=D.K. Printworld |isbn=978-81-246-0144-0 |pages=114,163 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; His mother is the granddaughter of [[Vijayarajaji]], the [[Maharao]] of [[Cutch State|Kutch]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:0&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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He was educated at the [[Mayo College]], [[Ajmer]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Rana |first=Priya Kumari |date=24 June 2024 |title=Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur on what royalty means to him, family&amp;#039;s hospitality empire, penchant for miniature cars and trains, and more |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-of-udaipur-on-what-royalty-means-to-him-familys-hospitality-empire-penchant-for-miniature-cars-and-trains-and-more |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He attended [[Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School]] in [[Australia]], where he graduated with a [[Bachelor of Commerce|BCom]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=12 November 2019 |title=5 things to know India&amp;#039;s Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/article/3037315/lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-udaipur-5-things-know-about-indian |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Later, he studied management at the Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management in [[Singapore]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=A Look Inside the Luxurious Lives Of Indian Princes - Features - |url=https://www.cosmopolitan.in/life/features/photo/look-inside-luxurious-lives-indian-princes-666805-2021-10-18#slide-22 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=www.cosmopolitan.in |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; &lt;br /&gt;
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He is married to Nivritti Kumari, the daughter of politicians [[Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo]] and [[Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=4 December 2013 |title=City Palace dazzles as Lakshyaraj Singh gets engaged with Nivritti Kumari |url=https://udaipurtimes.com/events/city-palace-dazzles-as-lakshyaraj-singh-gets-engaged-with/c74416-w2859-cid117531-s10700.htm |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=udaipurtimes.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=23 January 2014 |title=Udaipur prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar gets married to Nivritti, daughter of Odisha BJP president at Bhubaneswar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/jaipur/udaipur-prince-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-gets-married-to-nivritti-daughter-of-odisha-bjp-president-at-bhubaneswar/articleshow/29210402.cms |access-date=30 January 2025 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Nivritti is also the great-granddaughter of [[Rajendra Narayan Singh Deo]], former [[List of chief ministers of Odisha|Chief Minister of Odisha]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Bisoyi |first=Sujit |date=12 June 2024 |title=Odisha’s first BJP CM, Deputy CMs to take oath today: Who are Mohan Charan Majhi, K V Singh Deo, Pravati Parida? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/odisha-bjp-cm-deputy-oath-today-mohan-charan-majhi-k-v-singh-deo-pravati-parida-9386962/ |access-date=27 April 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Mewar and Nivritti have three children: Mohlakshika Kumari Mewar, Praneshwari Kumari Mewar, and Haritraj Singh Mewar.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |last=Release |first=ANI Press |title=Celebrations at The City Palace, Udaipur: &amp;#039;Grah Pravesh&amp;#039; Ceremony performed for New-born Grandson of Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar |url=https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/celebrations-at-the-city-palace-udaipur-grah-pravesh-ceremony-performed-for-new-born-grandson-of-shriji-arvind-singh-mewar-120080800272_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920113320/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/celebrations-at-the-city-palace-udaipur-grah-pravesh-ceremony-performed-for-new-born-grandson-of-shriji-arvind-singh-mewar-120080800272_1.html |archive-date=20 September 2020 |access-date=31 January 2025 |language=en |url-status=live }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Career ==&lt;br /&gt;
He works as the executive director of [[HRH Group of Hotels]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=www.ETHospitalityWorld.com |title=It&amp;#039;s the collective effort of all stakeholders that helped Udaipur maintain its preeminence: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar - ET HospitalityWorld |url=https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hotels/its-the-collective-effort-of-all-stakeholders-that-helped-udaipur-maintain-its-preeminence-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar/93521596 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=ETHospitalityWorld.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=www.ETHospitalityWorld.com |title=Addressing micro-level disruptions must get priority: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar - ET HospitalityWorld |url=https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/hotels/addressing-micro-level-disruptions-must-get-priority-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar/89960425 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=ETHospitalityWorld.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He also looks after the day-to-day affairs of [[Maharana Mewar Public School]] and Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Management - Maharana Mewar Vidya Mandir (A Unit of Adarsh Vidya Mandir Society) |url=https://mmvmschool.org/management.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918214536/https://mmvmschool.org/management.php |archive-date=18 September 2024 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=mmvmschool.org |language=en |url-status=live }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=MMPS School Management Team {{!}} Best School in Udaipur, Rajasthan |url=https://mmpsschool.org/management.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240301164322/https://mmpsschool.org/management.php |archive-date=1 March 2024 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=mmpsschool.org |language=en |url-status=live }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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==Overseas engagements==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Involvement with the Australian Football (AFL) ===&lt;br /&gt;
Mewar, and sprinter [[Usain Bolt]] are honorary members of [[Richmond Football Club]], based in [[Melbourne]], Australia. &lt;br /&gt;
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During his Australia visit in June 2017, Mewar  was made the [[number-one ticket holder]] of Richmond Football Club (Richmond Tigers). He is the first, and only [[India]]n male, to be bestowed with such an honour in the [[Australian Football League|AFL]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2017/06/27/indian-prince-turns-aussie-tiger///|title= An Indian Prince turns Aussie Tiger |date= 27 June 2017 |publisher= The Indian Sun}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Mewar was presented with honorary membership of Tigers at the [[Melbourne Cricket Ground]] (MCG), in presence of former Victorian premier Hon.[[Ted Baillieu]].&lt;br /&gt;
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He was also given an official tour of the MCG, including its fully operational central Kitchen during a live match.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://www.travelandleisureasia.com/in/people/melbourne-cricket-ground/|title= Hidden facts about the MCG |date= 20 January 2021 |publisher= Travel + Leisure}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url= https://startuptalky.com/lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-story/|title= Prince Story |date= 17 April 2025 |publisher= Start Up Talky}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Victorian Business Ambassador program ===&lt;br /&gt;
In May 2018, the main opposition political coalition of Victoria, [[Australia]] - the Liberal Nationals proposed to nominate Mewar as a &amp;quot;Victorian Business Ambassador&amp;quot;.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2018/05/29/liberals-nominate-prince-lakshyaraj-victorian-business-ambassador///|title= Liberals to nominate Prince Lakshyaraj as Victorian Business Ambassador |date= 29 May 2018 |publisher= The Indian Sun}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2018/06/08/the-prince-of-ties///|title= The Prince of ties |date= 8 June 2018 |publisher= The Indian Sun}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The Victorian Business Ambassador program enlists well known and connected business leaders to assist in promoting Victoria’s trade and investment overseas.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2025/11/16/brads-china-trip-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-india-should-be-next/|title= Brad&amp;#039;s China Trip |date= 16 Nov 2025 |publisher= The Indian Sun}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{cite web|url=https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2026/01/06/waiting-on-jess-wilsons-india-strategy-before-judging-liberal-economic-plans/|title= Waiting for Jess&amp;#039;s India Trade Strategy|publisher= The Indian Sun|date=6 Jan 2026 }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Succession ==&lt;br /&gt;
Following the death of his father, [[Arvind Singh Mewar]], on 16 March 2025, the [[City Palace, Udaipur]], announced that his Gaddi Utsav ({{Translation|coronation ceremony}}) as the 77th [[Maharana]] of the now-defunct [[Kingdom of Mewar]], along with the Rang ka Dastur ({{Translation|ceremony of changing the turban to a colored one}}), would be held on 2 April 2025.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Rajasthan: लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़ का राजतिलक कल, गद्दी महोत्सव में जुटेंगे देशभर के गणमान्य लोग |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/udaipur-coronation-of-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-tomorrow-dignitaries-from-across-country-will-gather-at-gaddi-mahotsav-8059738 |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=rajasthan.ndtv.in |language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The Maharana is the head of the [[Sisodia dynasty|Sisodia]] clan of [[Rajput|Rajputs]] and holds the highest rank among all [[Rajput]] princes.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Chicago [u.a.] Encyclopaedia Britannica |url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopaediabri22chic/ |title=Encyclopaedia Britannica |date=1962 |publisher=Chicago [u.a.] Encyclopaedia Britannica |others=Internet Archive |pages=657–658}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/dli.ministry.02481 |title=The Handbook of India |publisher=Central Publicity, Delhi |pages=33}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The Maharana is also regarded as the [[Dewan|Diwan]] or hereditary high priest of Shree [[Eklingji]], the tutelary deity of the [[House of Mewar]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Kathuria |first=Ramdev P. |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Life_in_the_Courts_of_Rajasthan_During_t/kFNuAAAAMAAJ |title=Life in the Courts of Rajasthan, During the 18th Century |date=1987 |publisher=S. Chand |isbn=978-81-219-0144-4 |pages=72 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Bahadur) |first=Har Bilas Sarda (Diwan |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Recollections_and_Reminiscences/WKyu03L4F10C |title=Recollections and Reminiscences: Memoirs |date=1951 |publisher=Vedic Yantralaya |pages=63 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The Maharana is sometimes addressed as Shriji or Bapji, meaning &amp;quot;honorable&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;sire/father,&amp;quot; respectively.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Lethbridge |first=Sir Roper |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Golden_Book_of_India/bHiBAAAAIAAJ |title=The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated, of the Indian Empire |date=1893 |publisher=Macmillan |pages=550 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Jain |first=Pratibha |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Honour_Status_Polity/dufZAAAAMAAJ |title=Honour, Status &amp;amp; Polity |last2=Śarmā |first2=Saṅgītā |date=2004 |publisher=Rawat Publications |isbn=978-81-7033-859-8 |pages=300 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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Mewar&amp;#039;s Gaddi Utsav was held on 2 April 2025 at the Rai Angan courtyard of the [[City Palace, Udaipur|City Palace]] in [[Udaipur]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Udaipur News: डॉ. लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़ का गद्दी उत्सव शुरू, प्रतिष्ठित पुरोहितों की मौजूदगी में अनुष्ठान जारी |url=https://www.amarujala.com/rajasthan/udaipur/udaipur-dr-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-s-gaddi-utsav-begins-rituals-continue-in-the-presence-of-eminent-priests-2025-04-02 |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2025-04-02 |title=मेवाड़ पूर्व राजपरिवार के सदस्य लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़ का गद्दी उत्सव शुरू |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!state/member-of-former-royal-family-of-mewar-lakshyaraj-singh-mewars-gaddi-utsav-rajasthan-news-rjs25040201564 |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; A [[havan]] was performed during the event.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; His father-in-law, [[Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo]], and [[Shailesh Lodha]], along with other dignitaries, attended the event.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; Vagishkumar Goswami, the head priest of the [[House of Mewar|Mewar]] royal family, applied tilak to Mewar’s forehead after the completion of Gaddi Puja ({{Translation|worship of throne}}).&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:2&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web |title=Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar Highlights: शंखनाद से गूंज उठा सिटी पैलेस, गद्दी पर विराजमान हुए लक्ष्यराज सिंह मेवाड़, फिर किए धूणी दर्शन |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-live-updates-gaddi-utsav-in-udaipur-city-palace-maharana-pratap-heir-kulguru-dr-vagish-kumar-goswami-8066554 |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=rajasthan.ndtv.in |language=hi}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; He then offered flowers to the image of [[Eklingji]].&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=2025-04-02 |title=Udaipur&amp;#039;s royal tradition continues: Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar is enthroned by the Kulguru amid mantra chanting and conch blowing; set to visit Eklingji temple in the evening - Udaipur News |url=https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/local/rajasthan/udaipur/news/city-palace-hosts-coronation-of-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-following-father-demise-134757059.html |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=Bhaskar English |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; Afterward, he sought the [[Darshan (Indian religions)|darshan]] of Dhuni.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:3&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; He then performed the religious rites of the Ashwa Puja ({{Translation|worship of horse}}).&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:4&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; He then visited the [[Eklingji]] Temple in Kailashpuri.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:4&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=2025-04-03 |title=Lakshyaraj Singh installed as Eklingji Temple ‘Diwan’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/lakshyaraj-singh-installed-as-eklingji-temple-diwan/articleshow/119916548.cms |access-date=2025-04-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; In the evening, he performed the worship of Hathi Pol at [[City Palace, Udaipur]], followed by the ceremonial Rang Palatai ({{Translation|change of mourning colors}}).&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:5&amp;quot; /&amp;gt; He then visited [[Jagdish Temple, Udaipur|Jagdish Temple]] in the evening.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:4&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:5&amp;quot; /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Dispute ===&lt;br /&gt;
{{Main|Mewar family dispute}}&lt;br /&gt;
Following the demise of his grandfather, [[Bhagwat Singh of Mewar|Bhagwat Singh Mewar]], in 1984, both his father and uncle, [[Mahendra Singh Mewar]], claimed to be custodians of the [[House of Mewar]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Vasudha |title=Clashes erupt at Udaipur Palace: What is the Mewar dynasty dispute? |url=https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/clashes-erupt-at-udaipur-palace-what-is-the-mewar-dynasty-dispute-124112600898_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241206142431/https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/clashes-erupt-at-udaipur-palace-what-is-the-mewar-dynasty-dispute-124112600898_1.html |archive-date=6 December 2024 |access-date=2025-04-02 |website=Business Standard |language=en-US |url-status=live }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Yasmin |first=Shahana |date=27 November 2024 |title=Bitter succession row between Indian royals spills over into public eye |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/udaipur-city-palace-maharana-vishvaraj-arvind-singh-mewar-b2653831.html |website=The Independent}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; After his uncle&amp;#039;s death, his cousin, [[Vishvaraj Singh Mewar]], was declared the 77th Maharana of [[Kingdom of Mewar|Mewar]] by all the Sardars and Umraos at Fateh Prakash Palace, [[Chittorgarh Fort]], on 25 November 2024.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite news |date=2024-11-26 |title=Dispute between members of erstwhile royal family triggers clash at Udaipur palace |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dispute-between-members-of-erstwhile-royal-family-triggers-clash-at-udaipur-palace-101732600229040.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213225132/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dispute-between-members-of-erstwhile-royal-family-triggers-clash-at-udaipur-palace-101732600229040.html |archive-date=13 December 2024 |access-date=2025-04-02 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us |url-status=live }}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=27 November 2024 |title=Udaipur royals&amp;#039; feud: Can&amp;#039;t force themselves into our home, cousin warns BJP MLA |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/udaipur-city-palace-clashes-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-warns-bjp-mla-vishvaraj-singh-rajasthan-2640763-2024-11-27 |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=India Today |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt; The title, which he and his cousin claim, is merely symbolic and serves as a means of carrying forward the family legacy. The [[Privy purse in India#Abolition|26th Amendment]] to the [[Constitution of India]] abolished the official recognition of titles, privileges, and special rights previously granted to the rulers of former [[Princely state|princely states]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite book |last=Parliament of India |url=https://archive.org/details/E13841971009161722 |title=The Constitution of India (26th Amendment) Act 1971 |date=1971 |pages=813–814}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Philanthropy and records ==&lt;br /&gt;
He has set nine [[Guinness World Records]] till now.&amp;lt;ref name=&amp;quot;:1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Archives |first=Royal |date=30 January 2025 |title=Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar sets ninth Guinness World Record |url=https://oroyalarchives.com/lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-sets-ninth-guinness-world-record/ |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=Royal Archives |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=30 January 2025 |title=Dr Lakshyaraj Singh Sets Ninth Guinness World Record |url=https://udaipurtimes.com/people/lakshyaraj-singh-guinness-world-record/cid16139649.htm |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=udaipurtimes.com |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://www.theindiansun.com.au/2019/03/18/udaipur-prince-collects-300-k-plus-clothing-items-breaks-world-record//|title= Udaipur Prince collects 300 K plus clothing items, breaks world record |date= 18 March 2019 |publisher= The Indian Sun}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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On 2 November 2023, he sponsored the full tuition fees for all the girls at Government Girls&amp;#039; Senior Secondary School, [[Udaipur]], for the academic year 2023-2024.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Mansukhani |first=Raju |date=27 August 2024 |title=Revisiting The First Ever School For Girl Students In Udaipur |url=https://tatsatchronicle.com/revisiting-the-first-ever-school-for-girl-students-in-udaipur/ |access-date=30 January 2025 |website=Tatsat Chronicle Magazine |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Brand ambassador ==&lt;br /&gt;
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On 15 February 2024, the [[Indian Hotels Company Limited]], known as Taj Hotels Group, announced that Mewar has been appointed its brand ambassador.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://hospibuz.com/taj-joins-hands-with-maharaj-kumar-sahib-dr-lakshyaraj-singh-ji-mewar-of-udaipur/|title= Taj joins hands with Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar |date= 15 February 2024 |publisher= Hospi Buz}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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On 2 April 2024 the [[Arvind Mills]], announced that Mewar has been appointed brand ambassador for Primante, its premium suiting and shirting brand.&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt; {{cite web|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/arvind-and-lakshyaraj-singh-own-their-legacy/113067346|title= Arvind and Lakshyaraj won their legacy |date= 4 September 2024 |publisher= Economic Times}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== Honors and awards ==&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Honorary degree ===&lt;br /&gt;
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|20 December 2022&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Mohanlal Sukhadia University]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Doctor of Literature]] (D. Lit.)&lt;br /&gt;
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|1 February 2025&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Ajeenkya DY Patil University]]&lt;br /&gt;
|[[Doctor of Literature|Doctor of Letters]] (D. Lit.)&lt;br /&gt;
|&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Archives |first=Royal |date=2 February 2025 |title=Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar receives Honorary Degree from Ajeenkya DY Patil University |url=https://oroyalarchives.com/lakshyaraj-receives-honorary-degree-from-adypu/ |access-date=2 February 2025 |website=Royal Archives |language=en-US}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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=== Awards ===&lt;br /&gt;
* &amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039;July 2019:&amp;#039;&amp;#039;&amp;#039; Received the 7th Bharat Gaurav Award at the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom]].&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |date=13 March 2021 |title=Prince Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur - Passion Vista Magazine |url=https://www.passionvista.com/prince-lakshyaraj-singh-mewar-of-udaipur/ |access-date=31 January 2025 |language=en}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ref&amp;gt;{{Cite web |last=Mundy |first=Carlos |date=23 September 2024 |title=Indian Royals for the XXI century |url=https://metaphoremagazine.com/indian-royals-for-the-xxi-century/ |access-date=31 January 2025 |website=Metaphore |language=es}}&amp;lt;/ref&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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== External links ==&lt;br /&gt;
* [https://www.hrhhotels.com/maharaj_kumar_lakshyarajsingh.php Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar]&lt;br /&gt;
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== References ==&lt;br /&gt;
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