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A copper-plate inscription dated to ''[[samvat]]'' 639 (717 CE) records Wadhwan (as Vardhmanpur) as being ruled by a Raja Dharnivaraha of the [[Chapa dynasty]]; Dharnivaraha is described as subservient to one Mahipal Dev, whose identity is uncertain. Dharnivaraha's ancestry is also given: he appears to have succeeded his brother Dhruvabhta as king; their father was Pulkeshi, who was the grandson of Vikramark, founder of the dynasty, via Vikramark's son Adraka.<ref name="Gazetteer 1884"/> | A copper-plate inscription dated to ''[[samvat]]'' 639 (717 CE) records Wadhwan (as Vardhmanpur) as being ruled by a Raja Dharnivaraha of the [[Chapa dynasty]]; Dharnivaraha is described as subservient to one Mahipal Dev, whose identity is uncertain. Dharnivaraha's ancestry is also given: he appears to have succeeded his brother Dhruvabhta as king; their father was Pulkeshi, who was the grandson of Vikramark, founder of the dynasty, via Vikramark's son Adraka.<ref name="Gazetteer 1884"/> | ||
The later [[Solanki dynasty]] of [[Patan, Gujarat|Patan]] made Wadhwan a fortified post on their military highway from [[Viramgam]] to [[Junagadh]] and [[Somnath]]; Wadhwan lay between [[Jhinjhuvada]] and [[Sayla]] on this road. Later still, Wadhwan was the seat of a branch of the [[Vaghela dynasty]]; after that, it came under Muslim rule. From the time of [[Ahmad Shah I]] of the [[Gujarat Sultanate]], Wadhwan was the site of a strongly fortified [[thana]] to secure control over the region. The city's Pada mosque was constructed during this period; a [[Persian language|Persian]] inscription formerly in the mosque (but later kept in the Darbar enclosure which was later converted into a granary | The later [[Solanki dynasty]] of [[Patan, Gujarat|Patan]] made Wadhwan a fortified post on their military highway from [[Viramgam]] to [[Junagadh]] and [[Somnath]]; Wadhwan lay between [[Jhinjhuvada]] and [[Sayla]] on this road. Later still, Wadhwan was the seat of a branch of the [[Vaghela dynasty]]; after that, it came under Muslim rule. From the time of [[Ahmad Shah I]] of the [[Gujarat Sultanate]], Wadhwan was the site of a strongly fortified [[thana]] to secure control over the region. The city's Pada mosque was constructed during this period; a [[Persian language|Persian]] inscription formerly in the mosque (but later kept in the Darbar enclosure which was later converted into a granary) dated to 1439 CE records it as having been built by one Malik Muhammad b. Malik Musa during the reign of Ahmad Shah. Another inscription, this one in [[Old Gujarati]] and dated to ''samvat'' 1613 (1556 CE, during the reign of [[Ahmad Shah II]]), records the local Kotia and Talavia [[Koli people|Kolis]] as being landholding [[pasaita]]s responsible for the maintenance of the forts (''kot'') and water tanks (''talavi'') near their lands.<ref name="Gazetteer 1884"/> | ||
=== Wadhwan State === | === Wadhwan State === | ||
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During the [[British Raj]], [[Wadhwan State]] was one of several [[princely states]] governed by the [[Jhala (clan)|Jhala]] [[Rajput]]s. It was classified as a 9-gun [[salute state]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Sovereignty, Power, Control: Politics in the States of Western India, 1916-1947 |first=John |last=McLeod |publisher=BRILL |year=1999 |isbn=9789004113435 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jXpzWlPpE1cC&pg=PA9 |pages=8–9}}</ref> | During the [[British Raj]], [[Wadhwan State]] was one of several [[princely states]] governed by the [[Jhala (clan)|Jhala]] [[Rajput]]s. It was classified as a 9-gun [[salute state]].<ref>{{cite book |title=Sovereignty, Power, Control: Politics in the States of Western India, 1916-1947 |first=John |last=McLeod |publisher=BRILL |year=1999 |isbn=9789004113435 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jXpzWlPpE1cC&pg=PA9 |pages=8–9}}</ref> | ||
Vadhwan rulers belonged to the Jhala Rajput clans and had good administrative and culturally inclined society.<ref>https://infolog.in/wadhwan-princely-state/</ref> To provide sufficient protection to their clan and the people, the town of Vadhwan was fortified and gates were erected at most places to provide safety. Some of these gates and the fortified walls are still found in the city, although city has grown beyond these walls. Vadhwan was the centre of the princely state by the same name, which in earlier days was known as Vardhamanpuri, the name being derived from the great Jain Thirthankaras, Bhagwan Vardhaman. The prime ministers of this princely state belonged to the Rawal family who were given the title of Dewan Bahadur. Under their rule, a number of important structures were constructed, mostly during the era of 18th and 19th century. | Vadhwan rulers belonged to the Jhala Rajput clans and had good administrative and culturally inclined society.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://infolog.in/wadhwan-princely-state/|title=Wadhwan (Princely State) - the History Bro|date=16 February 2021}}</ref> To provide sufficient protection to their clan and the people, the town of Vadhwan was fortified and gates were erected at most places to provide safety. Some of these gates and the fortified walls are still found in the city, although city has grown beyond these walls. Vadhwan was the centre of the princely state by the same name, which in earlier days was known as Vardhamanpuri, the name being derived from the great Jain Thirthankaras, Bhagwan Vardhaman. The prime ministers of this princely state belonged to the Rawal family who were given the title of Dewan Bahadur. Under their rule, a number of important structures were constructed, mostly during the era of 18th and 19th century. | ||
Vadhwan is considered as an important centre for Jains and is renowned as one of the fortified towns of Gujarat. Formerly known as Vardhamanpuri, the town is believed to have footprints of Lord Mahavir. The Raj Mahal and Hawa Mahal were constructed here by the erstwhile rulers of the region. | Vadhwan is considered as an important centre for Jains and is renowned as one of the fortified towns of Gujarat. Formerly known as Vardhamanpuri, the town is believed to have footprints of Lord Mahavir. The Raj Mahal and Hawa Mahal were constructed here by the erstwhile rulers of the region. | ||
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=== Historical buildings === | === Historical buildings === | ||
Hawa Mahal, "the wind palace" was built during the era of Jhala rulers. Even though it was an ambitious project with ultimate craftsmanship, the work was left incomplete. The part which is incomplete is outside the actual fort and is in different stages of construction along with the study of architectural designs, which were stopped midway. These give a glimpse into the style of architecture used by the artisans in erecting Hawa Mahal. In the present day also, many of the Sompura artisans whose community built Hawa mahal are seen involved in carvings and cutting of sculptures for various Hindu and Jain temple projects. | Hawa Mahal, "the wind palace," was built during the era of Jhala rulers. Even though it was an ambitious project with ultimate craftsmanship, the work was left incomplete. The part which is incomplete is outside the actual fort and is in different stages of construction along with the study of architectural designs, which were stopped midway. These give a glimpse into the style of architecture used by the artisans in erecting Hawa Mahal. In the present day also, many of the Sompura artisans whose community built Hawa mahal are seen involved in carvings and cutting of sculptures for various Hindu and Jain temple projects. Sompura Salat community was one of the Brahmin communities in Gujarat who were master artisans. They built famous Somnath Temple. In recent years, these artisans have been called upon for restoration work of various temples in Gujarat as well as in other parts of India, and also building new temples. | ||
Vadwala Temple here is some 450 years old. | Vadwala Temple here is some 450 years old. | ||
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== Education == | == Education == | ||
[[C. U. Shah University]] is a private university located in Wadhwan | [[C. U. Shah University]] is a private university located in Wadhwan.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ugc.ac.in/privateuniversitylist.aspx?id=7&Unitype=3 | title=Private University Gujarat | publisher=[[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] | access-date=20 September 2014}}</ref> It is run by Vardhman Bharti Trust and named after Chimanlal Ujamshibhai Shah. It had been created by the state of Gujarat under the Private University Amendment Bill in 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://deshgujarat.com/2013/04/01/a-bill-for-setting-up-three-private-universities-passed-in-assembly/ | title=A bill for setting up three private universities passed in assembly | publisher=DeshGujarat | date=1 April 2013 | access-date=20 September 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bilkulonline.com/gujarat-news/general-news/1988-gujarat-s-prominent-philanthropist-cu-shah-passed-away | title=Gujarat's prominent Philanthropist CU Shah passed away | publisher=Bilkul | date=31 January 2013 | access-date=20 September 2014}}</ref> | ||
Dajiraj | Other schools include Dajiraj High School, established in 1885, and Ladkibai Kanya Vidhyalaya, established in 1921. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Freedom At Midnight | Freedom At Midnight | ||
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