M.L. Verma Garden (Samadhi), (Udaipur): see MANIKYALAL VERMA GARDEN.

M.L.S. University Road, in the northeastern sector of Udaipur; continues on from Ashok Nagar Road, through the suburb of Pahara to the University, Dairy College, and Law College.

Ma, (Hindi) a pet name for mother.

Maan Bilas Palace, Bikaner, an HRH Group heritage hotel, is a well-decorated and comfortable hotel, with air-conditioning, cable TV and personal refrigerators. It is within the prestigious Lalgarh Palace compound. For reservations see HRH GROUP RESERVATIONS.

Maan (Maun) Mori, chief of the Paramaras from whom Bappa Rawal wrested Chittor in AD 734 to establish the Mewar Dynasty. Mori, the adjectival part of Maan Mori's name, is a corruption of Maurya, the powerful Hindu kingdom of North India and indicates that he was a descendant of this ancient Rajput dynasty that had produced great historical figures such as Ashoka and his grandson Chandragupta. The Paramaras who came originally from Malwa on Mewar's eastern border were, by then, the paramount sovereigns of Hindustan. As an existing inscription calls Raja Maan the 'King of Malwa', there is speculation that Chittor had superseded Dhar in Malwa as the seat of Paramara power. A palace of Maan Mori is still to be seen at Chittor.

Ma-Baap (Maa Baap), (Hindi) pet names for mother and father.

machan, (Hindi) a raised platform.

Machhala Magra, Udaipur; a hillock just south of Shiv Niwas Palace. It was part of the original city wall; a small fort, EKLINGGARH is located on top of the rise. There is a magnificent panorama of the city palaces and Pichola Lake and its palaces from the summit, where the Karni Mata Temple, built by Maharana KARAN SINGH II (1620-1628), is also situated.

Machind, a small settlement in the Aravalli Hills, 50 km. from Udaipur near Khamnor. It is now in ruins, but was used temporarily by Maharana PRATAP SINGH I during his guerrilla warfare against the Mughals. His son, Prince AMAR SINGH (I) (later Maharana), was born here.

Madan Mohan Malviya Ayurved Hospital and College, Udaipur. It treats patients with the age-old practice of herbal medicine.

Madan Singh. There were several leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Batherda (Sarangdevots); Bhindar (Saktawat); Daulat-gadh (Choondawat); Hamirgarh (Choondawat); Jarkhana (Sisodia), and Kelwa (Jaitmal Rathore).

Madaria (Deogarh Madri), the ancient name of Deogarh, capital of the SANGAWAT clan; one of the richest and most powerful fiefs of Mewar.

Madhav Rao, the name given to the Maratha leader, MAHADAJI SINDHIA (Sindhia being his clan).

Madhav Rao I (1761-1772), a Maratha, second son of Balaji Baji Rao; he became Peshwa in Rajputana.

Madhav Rao II (1773-1795), a Maratha Peshwa in Rajputana; successor of Madhav Rao I.

Madhav Singh. There were several leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Begun (Choondawat); Bhindar (Saktawat); Kelwa (Jaitmal Rathore); Marchya Kheri (Solanki), and Muroli (Bhati).

Madho Singh. There were several leading members of clans who had this name. They came from Amet (Choondawat); Batherda (Sarangdevots); Shahpura (Sisodia), and Vijaipur (Saktawat). Other historical figures were Madho Singh, son of Baghwandas Kachwaha; Saktawat Madho Singh who succeeded Kesari Singh; and Madho Singh, ruler of Jaipur; a grandson of Maharana ARI SINGH II of Mewar. Ari Singh's daughter married Jai Singh of Jaipur; their child was Madho Singh.

Madhuvan, a suburb of Udaipur.

Madhyamika, former name of an ancient town now called NAGRI, some 4.3 km. from Chittorgarh. The Sivis who migrated there, fleeing the first known invasion of India by the Greeks, founded it. The town became the capital of the Sivi Republic of Rajputana.

Maghai River, western Mewar, northwest of Udaipur; the famous RANAKPUR Jain temple complex is situated on its bank.

Magrop: see MANGROP.