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| BHAVNAGAR TRAVEL GUIDE Bhavnagar is a city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It was founded in 1723 AD by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) and was named after its founder and ruler. It was capital of Bhavnagar State which was the first princely state to merge with democratic Indian Union in 1948. Now it is administrative headquarters of Bhavnagar District. It is the fifth-largest city of Gujarat The Gohil Rajputs of the Surya Vanshi clan, facing severe competition in Marwar, moved down to the Gujarat coast around 1260 AD and established three capitals - Sejakpur, Umrala and Sihor (then known as Sirohi). In 1822-1823, Sihor was raided by Khanthaji Kadani and Pilaji Gaekwad, but they were repulsed by Bhanvsinhji Gohil. After great losses in the battle, he realized the weakness in location of Sihor. 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 having potential of maritime trade. Naturally, Bhavnagar became the capital of Bhavnagar State. GENERAL INFORMATION Blackbuck National Park - at Velavadar is situated in the Bhavnagar District of Gujarat state, India. Established in 1976 in the Bhal region of Saurashtra, the park is located around 72 km from the district headquarter city of Bhavnagar. Hugging the coasts of the Gulf of Khambhat on the south, it is spread over an area of 34.08 kmē, which was primarily a "vidi" (grassland) of the Maharaja of the princely state of Bhavnagar Flat land, dry grasses and herds of antelopes have always attracted visitors to this park which has a unique grassland ecosystem running a successful conservation program of the Blackbuck, the Wolf and the Lesser Florican (a bustard) among others Takhteshwar Temple Nilambag Palace Seashore at Ghogha (About 22 km. from Bhavangar) Victoria Park Nava Bandar (New Port) Barton Library Darbargadh Ganga Deri (Ganga Jalia Talav) Gaurishankar Lake/Bor Talav HOW TO REACH Bhavnagar is connected by daily flights to Mumbai. The airlines are Indian, Air Deccan and Jet Airways. Most people in Gujarat travel by private buses (these are excellent modes of transport as the roads are among the best in India. |