History Of Gondal | Best Places In Gondal | Historical Significance Of Gondal

                 Gondal is a city and a municipality in the Rajkot district of the Indian state of Gujarat. Gondal state was one of the eight first class princely states of Kathiawar Agency, Bombay Presidency in British India. Ruled by a Hindu Rajput dynasty of the Jadeja clan, the capital of the state was Gondal town.

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                The Naulakha Palace is the oldest extant palace in Gondal, dating back to the 17th century.[6][7] It has stone carvings with jharokhas (enclosed balconies), a pillared courtyard, delicatel carved arches, and a unique spiral staircase. The large chandelier-lit durbar (court) contains stuffed panthers, gilt wooden furniture, and antique mirrors. The Private Palace Museum has a display of silver caskets which were used to carry messages and gifts for Maharajah Bhagwat Sinhji during his silver jubilee as ruler of Gondal.

Huzoor Place

               The Huzoor Palace is the current royal residence. One wing of this palace, called the Orchard palace, is open to the public. It was built as an annex of the Huzoor Palace in the late 19th century to host guests of the Maharajas. The property gets its name from the fruit orchards, lawns and gardens that surround the palace.

Orchard Place

              Orchard Palace was converted into a seven-room heritage hotel decorated with 1930s–1940s art deco furniture, antiques and handicrafts. The garden contains many types of birds, including a large population of peacocks. The Room of Miniatures is a sitting room with a collection of miniature paintings, brass, and furniture. One of the highlights of the palace is the Rail Saloon of the royal family of Gondal which has been converted into a suite with a drawing room, dining room and bedroom. The royal garages have an extensive collection of vintage and classic cars.

                The temples in Gondal include Akshar Mandir and Deri (BAPS Swaminarayan), Shri Trikamrayji Haveli, Bhuvneshwari Mandir (one of the few temples in India dedicated to this Goddess), Ashapura Mata, Sureshwar Mahadev, Dhareshwar Mahadev and the massive Ambey Dham (Ramanath) Temple. There is also another Swaminarayan temple in the city centre.

                 Gondal has a history of art and literature. It is the birthplace of poets, singers and artists like Pankaj Udhas, Manhar Udhas, Nirmal Udhas, Dhumaketu, Makarand Dave, Jay Vasavada, Sairam Dave, Vipul Mangukiya and Atul Pandya. The first Gujarati dictionary was written by noted educationalists/authors (like Shri Champaklal Vyas) in Gondal with the financial support of Sir Bhagvatsighji Maharaj.

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      * Royal Garages in Gondal
      * Huzoor Palace, Gondal
      * Riverside Palace, Gondal
      * Orchard Palace, Gondal
      * bhuvaneshwari Temple, Gondal
      * Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Gondal
      * Veri Lake, Gondal
      * Naulakha Palace, Gondal
      * Akshar Mandir, Gondal
      * Ashapura Temple, Gondal
      * Baba Ramdev Pith Temple, Gondal
      * Hanuman Mandir, Gondal
      * Keerti Stambh Victory Tower, Gondal
      * Kodiyar Manu Temple, Gondal
      * Mahadev And Santoshi Mata Mandir, Gondal
      * Mata Mandir, Gondal
      * Ramji Mandir, Gondal
      * Shree Ambe Mandir, Gondal
      * Shri Ram Mandir, Gondal
      * Sri Ramanath Dham, Gondal

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