HISTORY OF BHAVNAGAR

Bhavnagar was founded in 1724 by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703–1764). It was the capital of Bhavnagar State , which was a princely state before it was merged into the Indian Union in 1948. It is now the administrative headquarters of the Bhavnagar district .

Bhavnagar is situated 198 km from the state capital Gandhinagar and to the west of the Gulf of Khambhat . Bhavnagar is always an important city for trade with many large and small scale industries. Alang world's largest ship breaking yard is located just 50 km away. Palitana Jain temples which is an important holy place for Jain's are situated just 56 km away from Bhavnagar. Velavadar national park situated just 42 km away and is home to endangered species like wolves, antelopes, blackbucks.

The Gohil Rajput of the Suryavanshi clan faced severe competition in Marwar . Around 1260 AD, they moved down to the Gujarat coast and established three capitals; Sejakpur , Umrala and Sihor .

In 1822–1823, forces led by Khanthaji Kadani and Pilaji Gaekwad attempted to raid Sihor but were repelled by Maharaja Bhavsinhji Gohil . After the war Bhavsinhji realised the reason for repeated attack was the location of Sihor (old Bhavnagar). In 1823, he established a new capital near Vadva village, 20 km away from Sihor, and named it Bhavnagar. It was a carefully chosen strategic location because of its potential for maritime trade. Naturally, Bhavnagar City became the capital of Bhavnagar State Bhavnagar Boroz .

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