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On the 822 meter high hill
of Pawagadh, associated with
lord Hanuman, can be seen
the old fort with it’s
superb rocky defenses, the
Makai kota where the rulers
kept their grain, the ruins
of Patai Rawal palace, Naulakha
kotha mansion, the 11th century
Laukalish temple, wells and
numerous religious monuments.Pawagadh
is uniformly important for
Hindus and Jains. Knowing
that conquering the fort by
direct assault was impossible,
Sultan Muhammad Beghada built
a city, Muhammadabad now called
Champaner, near the fortified
hill of Pawagadh, and waited
his chance for a suitable
seige.
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Champaner |
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The main monument in the citadel of
Muhammad Shah’s citadel in Champaner,
beside the high walls a nd custom
house, is the 1513 AD Jumma masjid,
with an exquisite carved entrance,
a vast and imposing courtyard surrounded
by cloistered galleries, and intricate
attention to details reflecting the
quality of the artisans who worked
at Champaner. The front elevation
shows 5 pointed arches and slim minarets
flanking the central arch, perfectly
proportioned. The Shahr masjid with
4 rows of ornate pillars, domes and
delicate carved mihrabs, Nagina masjid
with a fine arcade and Kevda masjid
should not be missed.
Pawagadh is a popular picnic spot
for people of Ahmedabad and Baroda
because of it’s scenic location.
The cable car ride on the ropeway
to the temples of Pawagadh hill is
a scenic experience in itself. The
mountains of Pawagadh offer excellent
rock climbing and trekking opportunities.
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GETTING
THERE |
160 kms from
Ahmedabad |
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LUXURY |
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MODERATE |
Hotel
Champaner(Gujarat tourism) |
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BUDGET/GUEST HOUSE |
Dharamshalas
at Machi, Pawagadh |
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TO EAT |
Hotel
Champaner, numerous bhojnalayas
at Machi, Pawagadh |
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