Mewar is one of the regions in present-day Rajasthan which is known for its glorious past. Today, the region comprises of four districts namely, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand and Udaipur. History of Mewar dates back to the year 530, when it was founded by Bapa Rawal. The rulers before Bapa Rawal had controlled smaller regions in the hills situated to the west and southwest of Mewar, and it was Rawal who extended the boundaries to establish Mewar state. Initially, the capital of Mewar Kingdom was located at Nagda, which is 19 kilometres north of Udaipur. Bapa also defeated Man Singh of the Mori clan from Chittor in 734 AD to expand territories of mewar towards the east.
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