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Gandhi, who went to the
Bhavnagar university. Bhavnagar is a busy industrial centre
that makes a useful base for journeys to nearby Jain temples
at Palitana and the Velavadar National Park.
History of Bhavnagar
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhav Singh ji Gohil in 1723 AD near
the Gulf of Khambhat. Till independence, Bhavnagar was ruled
by the Gohil Rajput clan. The Gohil Rajputs came to Gujarat
from Marwar in 1260 AD and Sejakpur, Umrala and Sihor were
their three capitals. Originally, Bhavnagar was the capital
of a state of the same name and ruled by the Suryavanshi
Rajputs from Marwar. The rulers of Bhavnagar also shifted
their residence to Motibag and Nilambag Palace. For almost
two centuries, Bhavnagar remained a major port and
established trade with Africa, Mozambique, Singapore and the
Persian Gulf. Bhavnagar has long been an important cotton
trading post, but now supplement its survival on diamonds,
plastics and ship parts- Bhavnagar lock gate keeps ships
afloat in the port at low tide. The trade resulted in the
high rate of urbanization, surplus wealth and cosmopolitan
culture of the town. The tangled bazaars and crumbling
wooden houses of the old city feel remarkably untouched by
the outside world. The present state of Bhavnagar owes much
to the vision of the past ruler Sir Takhtsinhji Gohil
(1869-96 AD). During the rule of Takhtsinhji, the Barton
Library, High Court, Alfred High School and Sir Takhtsinhji
Hospital were constructed.
Tourist Attractions in Bhavnagar
The two important tourist attractions in Bhavnagar are the
Takhteshwar Temple and Gandhi Smriti and Barton museum. The
Takhteshwar Temple is located on a small hillock which
provide good views over the city and the Gulf of Cambay. The
Gandhi Smriti and Barton Museum is located in the northeast,
by the clock tower and has a good collection of Gandhi
memorabilia. The other tourist attractions in Bhavnagar are
the Victoria Park, Takht Singh ji Hospital and Gaurishankar
Lake.
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How to reach Bhavnagar
By Air:
Regular flights are available for Bhavnagar from Mumbai.
By Rail:
The nearest railway station is located on the Ahmedabad -
Bhavnagar railway line.
By Road:
Bhavnagar is located about 200 kms from Ahmedabad and 178
kms from Rajkot. |
