Hastinapur, capital of the legendary King Dhritrastra. See BHIL ARCHERS, LEGEND OF.

Hastishala: see ELEPHANT CHOWK.

Hathi (Hati) Kund (Elephant Tank), Chittor; on the southwest of the GOMUKH KUND reservoir, where the elephants used to drink water.

Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate), Udaipur; to the north, part of the old city's original wall. The kingdom's elephants were stabled here; their keepers lived nearby. See also GATES (POLS) IN UDAIPUR.

Hathi Singh. There were a couple of leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Bansi (Saktawat), and Pipalya (Saktawat).

Hathi, Kunwar, son of Maharana PRATAP SINGH I (1572-1597) and a younger brother of Maharana AMAR SINGH I (1597-1620). His sons held jagirs (estates) at Vais, Dantra and Gendlya.

Hatyara ('The Murderer'): see UDAI SINGH I, MAHARANA.

Havala, a village 3 km. from Udaipur off the Fateh Sagar ringroad (Rani Road). Nearby is the interesting ethnic museum village of SHILPGRAM.

haveli, (Hindi) a house or mansion.

Havelis (prominent) of Udaipur: Amet-ki-Haveli; Badnor-ki-Haveli; Bagore-ki-Haveli; Banera-ki-Haveli; Bansi-ki-Haveli; Bara Purohit-ki-Haveli; Bohera-ki-Haveli; Delwara-ki-Haveli; Deogadh-ki-Haveli; Dhabai-ki-Haveli; Kanor-ki-Haveli; Karjali-ki-Haveli; Mamaji-ki-Haveli; Mataji-ki-Haveli; Salumbar-ki-Haveli; Sardargarh-ki-Haveli.

Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Breeze), Jaisamand Lake, one of Maharana Jai Singh's summer palaces, set in the foothills overlooking Jaisamand.

Hawala (Havala) Khurd, Udaipur; in the northwestern sector of the city, reached via Shilpgram Road. A hawala is the residence of a revenue officer of Patwari rank, one who keeps land records and recovers land revenue from the farmers. Khurd is a revenue terminology of Persian derivation meaning small, as in a small village. For example, suppose there are two Jasols; the one larger in size would be called Jasol Kallan (Kallan meaning big); the smaller village would be called Jasol Khurd.

Hazareshwar Mahadeo, one of the many Shiva temples in Udaipur.

Helipad, part of the Commercial Division of the MAHARANA MEWAR INSTITUTION TRUST. The landing pad is in the grounds of the Railway Training Institute.

Heritage Collections. Sharing Mewar's heritage is a vital aspect of the Dynasty's future. The family's collection of antique cars has been restored and the vehicles are now on permanent display at the GARDEN HOTEL, the old palace garage. The breath-taking CRYSTAL GALLERY and the old armoury of swords, shields and daggers, both in Fateh Prakash, are also open for public viewing. (Other armoury items can be seen in the City Palace Museum.) The entry fees help to pay for the exhibits' upkeep and preservation.