The chiefs of Dungarpur bear the title of Maharawal as they are descendants of Mahup, the eldest son of Karan Singh, the chief of Mewar in the 12th century, and claim the honors of the elder line of Mewar. Mahup, disinherited by his father, took refuge with his mother's family, the Chauhans of Bagar,[2] and made himself lord of that country at the expense of the Bhil chiefs.[3] His younger brother, Rahup, founded a separate Sisodia dynasty.[4]