Bappa, the fountainhead of piety and humility for the Guhilot Kings of Mewar, is the true founder of the dynasty's supremacy among Rajputs.
Bappa moves the capital of Mewar to the mighty fortress city of Chittor. In the face of Muslim invasions across the western borders of Rajputana, Bappa unites the smaller states of Ajmer and Jaisalmer to repel the invaders.
For 800 years thereafter, Chittor becomes the symbol of Hindu resistance, facing the armies and hordes of Muslim invaders and conquerors.
The Guhilot Kings of Mewar assume responsibility as the ultimate guardians of Hinduism, in an age when Islam is the dominant force in the world.

Bappa Rawal's religious rigour and nobility earn him the blessings of the holy sage, Harit Rashi.
He recognises Eklingji, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, as the Supreme Lord of Mewar. And receives the state of Mewar in trust from Harit Rashi. He becomes the Dewan of Eklingji or a transient regent representing the people before God and not as a ruler by personal right.

Bappa thus is setting the tradition of pious humility which has remained the hallmark of the Guhilot Kings of Mewar. He builds a temple dedicated to Eklingji, with an icon of granite as pure and clear as a diamond.
Bappa Rawal (his real name is Kalbhoj Bappa) follows the cardinal principles which Harit Rashi lays down for him as Dewan of Eklingji: respect for Mankind, service to the community and maintenance of ancient Vedic culture.
These precepts have never been forgotten and are the enduring, living heritage of the House of Mewar - the world's longest-serving dynasty.

The Saga of the Mighty Warrior…
When Chittor emerges as the guardian of Hindu faith, Khuman emerges as its most remarkable guardian-King.

In Khuman Rasa, one of the oldest poetic chronicles of Mewar, Khuman's defence of Chittor is celebrated by the bards. In the face of formidable aggression by Muslim invaders, Khuman brings together the Rajput Kings and princes to put up a united defence.

He successfully defends the 'crimson standard of Mewar' , treats with contempt the demand for tribute, and after a violent assault in which the barbarian is driven back, follows and discomfits him in the plain, carrying back the hostile leader," writes Col Tod.

Khuman II is engaged in twenty-four great battles against Muslim invaders. And the name of Khuman becomes a family distinction : Khuman Gaani : invoked even today as a greeting and a blessing. "May Khuman help you."
The impact of Khuman's valiant defence of Chittor, from Muslim invaders, is felt for over 300 hundred years. The state of Mewar proves to be invincible, repelling the aggressors, forcing them to find other routes into the heartland of the country.

A period of consolidation and growth dawns.
The descendants of Khuman strengthen the territorial integrity of the state of Mewar. New estates and principalities are carved out by the Guhilot Kings. The power and prestige of Chittor is on the ascendant.