Gujarat is a well known historical place in India. The forts and palaces of Gujarat represents the superb architectural skill of the bygone era. The major forts and palaces of Gujarat are Pavagadh Fort, Uparkot Fort, Kusum Vilas Palace, Nazar Bagh Palace, and Dabhoi Fort. A unique blend of Hindu, Islamic, and European architecture is observed in the constructions of Gujarat.

Dabhoi Fort of Gujarat is a 13th century Rajput fort. It is one of the greatest forts in India with four magnificent gateways. It is a superb example of Hindu military architecture and is notable for the architectural expertise of its four gateways, particularly Hira Bhagol.

Location: Dabhoi Fort of Gujarat is located near Darbhavati town in Gujarat. It is situated at a distance of 29 kilometer to the south-east of Baroda.

When to visit: October to March is the best time to visit Baroda, the closest important destination in Gujarat.

How to reach: There are daily Indian Airlines flights to Baroda from Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. The Indian Airlines office is on University Road.

History about Dabhoi Fort: Dabhoi Fort at Gujarat was founded in the early 6th century AD by great king of Gujarat, Siddhraj Jaisinh(1093-1143 AD).

Heritage of Dabhoi Fort

Dabhoi Fort is based on the lines mentioned in the various Vastu scriptures and tomes of ancient India.
In the past, many Jain scholars stayed here and enriched the Jain Granth Bhandar, a collection of ancient Jain manuscripts.
Specialties of Dabhoi Fort:There are four gates in Dabhoi town, one in each cardinal direction.
Hira Bhagol, the most beautifully carved gate named after the architect, Hiradhar, is in the east
Vadodara Gate in the west
Champaner Gate in the north
Nandod Gate in the south

Last Updated on : 30 September 2011

Forts and Palaces in Gujarat

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