Bhavnagar Port is a seaport in Bhavnagar town, Gujarat.Bhavnagar remained a major port, for almost two centuries, trading commodities with Africa, Mozambique, Zanzibar, Singapore and the Persian Gulf. This flourishing maritime trade resulted in the high rate of urbanization surplus wealth and cosmopolitan culture of the town.[1][2]
History
Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil (1703-64 AD) in 1723 AD near the Gulf of Khambhat, on a carefully chosen strategic location having potential of maritime trade. Till independence, Bhavnagar State was ruled by the Gohil Rajput clan. The Gohil Rajputs came to Gujarat from Marwar in 1260 AD and had 3 capitals- Sejakpur, Umrala and Sihor; before finally establishing Bhavnagar as their capital. The old town of Bhavnagar was a fortified town with gates leading to other important towns of the region.[1]
References
Further reading
- Mulberry – The Return in Triumph by Michael Harrison, 1965
- A Harbour Goes To War: The Story of Mulberry and the Men Who Made It Happen - J. Evans, R. Walter, E. Palmer; publisher - South Machars Historical Society, 2000