Top 10 Things to do in Bhavnagar

Bhavnagar is a city in the Bhavnagar district of the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, located on the Gulf of Khambhat. The city is located at a distance of 228 km from Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujarat. The city is a major industrial centre and is known for its textile mills, chemical plants, and oil refineries. The city is also known for its exports of salt and its traditional handicrafts such as silver jewellery, carpets, and block printing. It is also the home of the renowned Bhavnagar University, which is one of the top universities in Gujarat. The city also has a number of other educational institutions.

The state was founded on the ruins of the ancient city of Vallabhipur, which was destroyed by marauding armies in the 14th century.

 

Bhavnagar was built as a fortified city with seven gates and seven forts. The city was home to a large Hindu population, as well as a significant number of Parsis, who had fled persecution in Iran. The city's first ruler, Bhavsinhji Gohil, was a patron of the arts, and the city soon became known for its fine crafts and textiles. Later, Bhavnagar was annexed by the British East India Company in 1819, and the city's ruler, Maharaja Bhavsinhji, was granted a British title. The city's economy prospered under British rule, and the city's population grew to over 100,000. It was also an important battle site during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The city's garrison, which was composed of Indian soldiers and policemen, successfully defended the city against a large force of rebel soldiers.

Bhavnagar became a princely state of India after independence in 1947, and the city's ruler, Maharaja Krishnakumar Sinhji, was granted a royal title. Bhavnagar is now a major industrial center, with a large port and a thriving economy.  However, the place also has numerous locations that are a must-visit.