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Dungarpur district is the stronghold of the Bheels, a
tribe whose history of occupancy in the Aravalli range
is said to date back to 4000 BC.Founded in 1197. The
rulers of Dungarpur claim descent from the Rajput
house of Mewar. The first rulers of Dungarpur were
Kunwar Mahap and his descendants who resided in the
town of Galiankot, where their ruined castle still
stands. Towards the end of the 12th century, Samant
Singh, the eldest son of the ruler of Mewar, had to
leave Mewar in favor of his younger brother Kumar
Singh. Samant Singh drifted into the hilly area of
Bagar and, within the next century, Samant Singh's
successors controlled the whole province of Bagar.
Rawal Udai Singh of Bagar was killed at the battle of
Khanua in 1527, fighting for Mewar against Moghul
Emperor Babur. His territory was thereafter divided
between his two sons, forming two separate states.
Prithvi Raj remained in Dungarpur while his brother
Jagmal Singh became independent ruler of Banswara.
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The seven storey palace, Juna Mahal was built in stages
between 13th and 18th centuries. It is filled with many
old frescoes and paintings. The Aam Khas, or main
living room, has impressive mirror work and glass
inlays. The former royal hunting lodge, on a nearby
hilltop, has sensational views over the town and its
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DEO SOMNATH MAHAL |
The beautiful Deo Somnath Temple about 25 km north of
town, dates back to the 12th century. An amazing banyan
tree which must be hundreds of years old also attracts
attention.
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About 50 km south east of Dungarpur is the important
Muslim Pilgrimage center of Galiakot. This town is
famous for the tomb of the saint Fakruddin, who spread
the word of Mohammed in the 10th century. Each year,
thousands of local and international Bohra Muslims flock
here to pay homage to the saint |
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