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In the centre of Jamnagar, in the
middle of the lake, are two magnificent old structures, the Lakhota Fort
and the Kotha Bastion. Lakhota Fort is Jamnagar's Museum and its
terraces display a fine collection of sculpture that spans a period from
the 9th to 18th Century. The Kotha Bastion is Jamnagar's arsenal. One of
its most interesting sights is an old well, the water of which can be
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Built according to foreign
architecture, but the carvings on it are very much Indian. It was built
as a mimic of Victoria Memorial Building of Calcutta but the domes built
on it are according to Indian architecture, out of which 3 domes are
made of glass. Carvings of creepers, flowers, leaves, birds and animals
on the columns make the palace lively. Balconies in the palace add
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The four Jain temples (1) Vardhman Shah's Temple
(2) Raisi Shah's Temple (3) Sheth's Temple and (4) Vasupujya Swami's
Temple were built in 1574 to 1622.
(1) Vardhman Shah's Temple:
The foundation stone for this temple was laid in 1612 during the rule of
His Highness Jam Jasaji - I and completed in the year 1620. Surrounding
this temple 52 'Deri' (very small temple) were built in 1622.
(2) Raisi Shah's Temple:
Tejsi Shah built jain temples in 1564 which were ruined by Moghul army
in 1590. Tejsi Shah renovated these temples in 1592. In the year 1619
his son Raisi Shah built 'Deri' (very small temple) around it.
(3) Sheth's Temple:
They were built in the year 1594 by Bhansali Abji.
(4) Vasupujya Swami's Temple:
They are believed to be built by Aaskaran Shah in the 17th century.
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In the years 1834, 1839 &
1846 there was drought because of which His Highness Jam Raval started
relief works. Bhujio Kotho was the result of this relief works.
Foundation stone for this was laid in 1826 and the work was completed in
1839, taking 13 years to get completed. It has gained importance because
of it's height and circumference. It has five floors. On the first floor
there are guns place in each direction and in the walls holes are made
to place the rifles. There is even a room constructed on that floor in
the centre. On the upper floor a tank is constructed to store water and
on it's peak a dancing peacock is placed. It is believed to be a
monument built for protection during the attacks by enemies. |
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Known as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy is
one of it's only kind in Asia. A slowly revolving tower provides full
day long sunlight for the treatment of skin diseases, but unfortunately
lies in ruins, today. |
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Dr. Pranjivan Manekchand Mehta,
Chief Medical Officer of Irwin Hospital was inclined towards ayurveda
during later stages of his life. After retirement, he devoted his full
time towards ayurveda and it's development. He learnt Sanskrit at this
later stage of his life and even undertook the difficult task of
translating "Charak Sanhita" into English, Gujarati &
Hindi.
With the help of His Highness Digvijaysinhji and Her Highness
Gulabkunvarba, established 'Shree Gulabkunvarba Ayurvedic Society'.
Under his personal supervision he got constructed the beautiful building
of 'Dhanvantri Mandir'. His dreams got realized with the construction of
the 'Dhanvantri Mandir', establishment of Ayurvedic College and
promotion of ayurveda. As a consequence to this, after the independence,
Jamnagar city gained the 'Gujarat Ayurvedic University', which is one of
the most reputed university of it's kind. |
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During Aurangzeb's rule in the
year 1664, Qutbuddin attacked this state of Jamnagar and during which
His Highness Jam Raisinhji died. Qutbuddin entered the city with his
army and looted it. He built the first mosque in the main bazaar of
Jamnagar city. This mosque was later beautified and made bigger and
named Jumma Masjid. The present face of Jumma Masjid was given by His
Highness Jam Vibhaji's muslim wife Dhanbai. |
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