The State of Mewar was founded in 568
AD by
Guhil. His descendants have ruled the area ever since.
The House of Mewar was founded upon principles of
trusteeship, which are the backbone of its structure and strength. The
eighth century brought the founding father of the House of Mewar, Bappa Rawal. He was appointed into service by the
guru, Harit Rishi, who also laid down the rules for the
government of the
state. Rishi's ideas were based upon the respect for
mankind,
community service and the strict observance and care of ancient
Vedic culture.