Muhammad Begada resolved to establish a new capital city of Gujarat in 1484 AD at this site. The name of the town was changed to Muhammadabad. The construction of the town took 23 years. During these years, a number of town squares, royal gardens, bazaars and mosques were constructed in the city. Subsequently, the city emerged as one of the major centers of trade and commerce. However, the decline of the city started in 1535 AD, after Mughal Emperor Humayun attacked the territory. The city moved back to Ahmedabad after the death of Sultan Bahadurshah. In 1803 AD, Champaner was annexed by the British. The ruined forts and tombs of Vadodara herald the glorious past of the city.
Besides, there are a number of tourist sites in Vadodara that attract tourists from the different parts of the world. Some of the attractions that from an integral part of the trip from Vadodara to Champaner are:
- Kewada Masjid
- Halol Gate
- Shehar ki Masjid
- Delhi Gate
- Godhra Gate
- Jami Masjid
- Khapra Zaveri Palace
- Kalika Mata Temple
- Royal Palaces of Udepur
- Jambu Ghoda
- Laxmi Vilas Palace
- Balasinor
- Sayajibag
Last Updated on: May 8, 2013
