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Information on Gondal |
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Gondal, a fortified town is
located on the River Gondali.
Gondal was the capital of
the former princely state of
Gondal and was ruled by
the Jadeja Rajput clan, who ruled the princely
states of Kutch, Jamnagar,
Rajkot and Gondal for more
than 300 years. But in the
late 19th century and early
20th century the present
state of Gondal saw various
developments under the rule
of Maharaja Bhagwat Singhji.
Maharaja Bhagwat Singhji
introduced various social
reforms and planned the
development of the Gondal
town. Due to
his reforms, the town of Gondal grow into
one of the most progressive
princely states in the
region with an efficient
system of roads, railways, schools,
hospitals, highways,
sanitary drainage,
irrigation and free
compulsory education.
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Tourist Attractions
in Gondal |
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Some of the tourist
attractions in Gondal
are the Naulakha
Darbargadh Palace. Naulakha
palace was built during
the 17th century, and is
the oldest palace in
Gondal. This palace was
constructed in nine lakhs and thus named so.
There are stone carvings
with exquisite
balconies, a fabulous
pillared courtyard,
delicately carved
arches, and a unique
spiral staircase in the
palace. The Orchard
Palace is located in a
huge complex of fruit
orchards, lawns and
gardens, and is a wing
of the Huzoor Palace
(the present royal
residence) where the
ruling family of Gondal
entertained guests. The
Royal Garages have an
extensive collection of
vintage and classic
cars, sports cars and
American cars from the
World War II and post
war period. |
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Gondal is also a
paradise for
birdwatchers. Various
birds like demoiselle
cranes, rosy pelicans, flamingoes, spoonbills, ibises,
ducks, sand grouse, great horned owl, gray and painted
partridge, quails, larks and warblers can be seen at
the lake in Gondal.
In the
grasslands various
animals like blue bull
antelope, jackal, jungle
cat can also be seen. |
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How to reach there |
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By Air:
The nearest airport is
located at Rajkot which is
about 39 kms.
By Rail:
There is a railway station
at Gondal which is located
on the Rajkot-Veraval line.
By Road:
Gondal is located about 39
kms. from Rajkot and 264 kms.
from Ahmedabad. |
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