Dungarpur's rise to tourist fame is thanks to the exceptional architecture of its palaces and royal residences. These stone structures are adorned with 'jharokhas' (windows)and built in a style that was born during the times of Maharawal Shiv Singh (1730-1785 AD). Dungarpur, town, southern Rajasthan state, northwestern India. It is situated on a level upland, about 50 miles (80 km) south of Udaipur. Dungarpur was founded in the 14th century and was named for Dungaria, an independent chieftain of the Bhil people. It was the capital of the princely state of Dungarpur.