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| | The Mewar Encyclopaedia: M |
 | | Mahap, Kunwar, son of Rawal KARAN (RAN) SINGH I (1158-1168), who founded the small, independent kingdom of DUNGARPUR, and brother of RAHAP who, in 1168, formed the breakaway SISODIA branch of the Guhilot family, taking the title of Rana. |
 | | However, to Bhagwat Singh, the word Maharana (first used by Hamir Singh in 1326) was more than a royal title; it possessed great significance and eminence, denoting a proud and ancient institution. |
 | | For example, although the current patriarch, Arvind Singh, is no longer called Maharana Arvind Singh, legally he can sign his correspondence "Maharana Mewar". |
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