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Forts & Palaces
Bhadra Fort and Teen Darwaja
Bhadra Fort was built by the city's founder, Ahmed Shah, in 1411 and
later named after the goddess Bhadra, an incarnation of Kali. There were
royal palaces and a garden inside the fort. It now houses government offices.
To the east of the fort stands the triple gateway or Teen Darwaja, from
which sultans used to watch processions from the palace to the Jama Masjid.
The royal entrance is triple arched and richly carved.
Lakhota
Fort
This small palace, on an island in the middle of the Lakhota lake,
once belonged to the Maharaja of Nawanagar. This fort like palace has
semi-circular bastions, turrets, a pavilion with guard-rooms housing swords,
powder flasks and musket loops. Click
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Willingdon Crescent
The impressive Willingdon crescent was constructed by Jam Ranjit Singh,
inspired by his European journey. It comprises arcades of cusped arches,
larger on the ground floor and smaller on the upper storey, pilasters
on the curving walls, and balusters on the parapet.
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Kotha Bastion
The Kotha Bastion is Jamnagar's prize possession. It has a fine collection
of sculptures, coins, inscriptions and copper plates and the skeleton
of a whale. Click
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Darbargadh Palace
Dabargadh (Maharajah's palace), the old royal residence of Jam Sahebs
and the most important historical complex in Jamnagar, reflects the fusion
of Rajputs and European style of architecture. Click
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Pratap Vilas Palace
The beautiful Pratap Vilas Palace, built during the rule of His Royal
Highness Jam Ranjitsinhji, is a distinct place to visit for a variety
of reasons. It has European architecture with Indian carvings that give
it a totally distinct appeal. Click
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Solarium
Also known as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy, the Solarium
was built by Jam Shri Ranjitsinhji during his rule by bringing in an expert
from France. This slowly revolving tower provides full daylong sunlight
for the treatment of skin diseases. Click
here for more details
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Bhujio Kotho
Bhujio Kotho enjoys a distinct place among the tourists because of
it's height and circumference. It is on the bank of the Lakhota Tank,
near Khambholiya Gate. This monument having five floors was believed to
be constructed for protection during the invasions. Click
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