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Chapaner
A concentration of largely unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties cradled in an impressive landscape which includes prehistoric (chalcolithic) sites, a hill fortress of an early Hindu capital, and remains of the 16th century capital of the state of Gujarat. The site also includes, among other vestiges, fortifications, palaces, religious buildings, residential precincts,agricultural structures and water installations, from the 8th to the 14th centuries. The Kalikamata Temple on top of the Pavagadh Hill is considered to be an important shrine, attracting large numbers of pilgrims throughout the year. The site is the only complete and unchanged Islamic pre-Mughal city.
The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park with its ancient Hindu architecture, temples and special water retaining installations together with its religious, military and agricultural structures, dating back to the regional Capital City built by Mehmud Begda in the 16th century, represents cultures which have disappeared.
The structures represent a perfect blend of Hindu-Moslem architecture, mainly in the Great Mosque (Jami Masjid), which was a model for later mosque architecture in India. This special style comes from the significant period of regional sultanates.
The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is an outstanding example of a very short living Capital, making the best use of its setting, topography and natural features. It is quite vulnerable due to abandonment, forest takeover and modern life.
The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a place of worship and continuous pilgrimage for Hindu believers.
Sahastralinga Talav - Patan
Sahastralinga Talav is among the many artificial tanks built in different parts of Gujarat under the patronages of Siddhraj Jaisinh (1093-1143 AD). The architecture of this tank integrated the great sense of water management and sanctity of water in Hindu religion. The tank used to receive water from a canal of the Saraswati River and had spread of about five km. With masonry embankments. There were thousand Shiva Shrines on the edge of the tank. Some remains of the same are even visible today. Looking at the ruins, one can imagine the grandeur of this great water tank. The famous legend of Siddhraj Jaisinh’s desire for Jasma Odan, a beautiful woman of the tank digger's community, revolves around this tank. She refused to marry him and committed sati to protect her honour. It is believed that her curse made this tank using the stones from ruined structures.
Rani Ki Vav - Patan
Rani Ki Vav (Step well) in Patan was built by Rani Udaymati of the Solanki dynasty in memory of her husband Bhimdeva I. It has seven galleries and is laid out in an east-west direction. The stepped corridors and some of the mandaps are beautiful to behold. The galleries contain exquisite sculptures of gods and goddesses. At water level the recumbent figure of Vishnu on Sesha (the thousand-hooded serpents) the Buddha is included among the Dasavataras, the ten incarnations of Vishnu. Such wells are found throughout arid regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan. They provided cool retreats from the torrid heat of the region. Initially such wells were dug as simple structures. But as time passed, they were embellished with sculptures to provide attraction to the viewers. The water at the lowest level was no doubt used by weary travelers to quench their thirst.
HISTORY OF RAN-KI-VAV - EXCERPTS FROM WIKIPEDIA
During the period of the Solanki or Chalukya , the stepwell called the Rani ki vav, or Ran-ki vav (Queen’s step well) was constructed. It is a richly sculptured monument, seven floors underground.
It is generally assumed that it was built in the memory of Bhimdev I (A.D. 1022 to 1063) son of Mularaja, the founder of the Solanki dynasty of Anahilwad Patan in about 1050 A.D. by his widowed queen Udayamati.
It was probably completed by Udayamati and Karandev Ist after his death. A reference to Udayamati building the monument is in the Jain Scripture 'Prabandha Chintamani' composed by Merutunga Suri in 1304 AD.
It was one of the largest and the most sumptuous structures of its type. Among its ruins one pillar still stands which is the proof not only of the elegance of its design, but also excellent example of this period. A part only of the west well is extant from which it appears that the wall had been built of brick and faced with stone. From this wall project vertical bracket in pairs, this supported the different galleries of the well shaft proper. This bracketing is arranged in seven tires and is richly carved. There is also a small gate below the last step of the step well which is having a 30 kilometer tunnel built (Now its has been blocked by stones and mud) which leads to the town of Sidhpur near Patan. It was used as an escape gateway for king in the times of defeat.
Most of the sculpture is in devotion to Lord Vishnu, in the forms of his Avataras (reincarnations), representing his return to the world.
Around 50-60 years back there used to be Ayurvedic plants around this areas which caused the water accumulated in Rani ni vav helpful for viral diseases, fever etc.
FOR MORE PICS.
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Sarkhej Roza -Ahmedabad
The famous saint, Makhdum Shaikh Ahmed Khattu, a disciple of Baba Ishq Maghribi of Khattu, settle and died at Sarkhej, about 10 km. South-west of Ahmedabad. Construction on a dargah and mosque were begun in 1946, under Mohammad Shah II, and completed the reign of Sultan Qutb-ud-din Ahmed Shah.
The Dargah, the largest of its kind in Gujarat, has plinth area of 31.70 m. and is roofed by a large dome. It also has surrounding rows of 13 pillars on each side. The walls are broken up into two storeys and perforated stonework of gate variety fills up the spaces above and below the dividing stones. The inner central square, too, is partitioned by screen walls, perforated in steel and metal, with a door in similar workmanship.
A porch leads from the dargah into the Mosque, which to the west. The mosque has a roof of uniform height. Five large domes, in a raw, and 40 smaller ones, symmetrically disposed, correspond to the pillared squares within. The roof is supported by 120 pillared of the same pattern. The Mosque has an elegant simplicity: the columnar style adopted here appears to be on purpose, and compares favourably with the arched façade of other mosques in and around Ahmedabad. The ablution tank is situated in an enclosed alley, at the half the height of the roof. Access to the roof through porch, in the thickness of the wall.
The tomb of Sultan Mohmud Begada is also part of the Sarkhej complex. Stonework covers the pillar on three sides of the tomb, except for the east. A balcony window projects into the tank.
The Dargah, the largest of its kind in Gujarat, has plinth area of 31.70 m. and is roofed by a large dome. It also has surrounding rows of 13 pillars on each side. The walls are broken up into two storeys and perforated stonework of gate variety fills up the spaces above and below the dividing stones. The inner central square, too, is partitioned by screen walls, perforated in steel and metal, with a door in similar workmanship.
A porch leads from the dargah into the Mosque, which to the west. The mosque has a roof of uniform height. Five large domes, in a raw, and 40 smaller ones, symmetrically disposed, correspond to the pillared squares within. The roof is supported by 120 pillared of the same pattern. The Mosque has an elegant simplicity: the columnar style adopted here appears to be on purpose, and compares favourably with the arched façade of other mosques in and around Ahmedabad. The ablution tank is situated in an enclosed alley, at the half the height of the roof. Access to the roof through porch, in the thickness of the wall.
The tomb of Sultan Mohmud Begada is also part of the Sarkhej complex. Stonework covers the pillar on three sides of the tomb, except for the east. A balcony window projects into the tank.
Sidi Saiyad’s Mosque - Ahmedabad..........
Sidi Saiyad’s Mosque is famous for its 10 unique semi-circular tracery windows. The tracery resembles the famous silver filigree work for which Gujarat is so famous. They adorn the upper zones of the side and back walls. The two western windows with exquisite naturalistic patterns are without parallel anywhere in India. The remaining eight windows have jail workmanship of square grid pattern. The mosque was built in 1572-73 CE by Saikh Said commonly spelt as Sayyaid, who was noted noble of the time of Sultan Muzaffar Shah III.
Adalaj Step-Well - Adalaj Villege
Adalaj Vav is situated 18 kms. north of Ahmedabad in Gandhinagar district. Built in 1499 A.D. by Queen Rudabai, this step well at the village Adalaj is a fine example of magnificent architectural form, unique to Northwestern India.
The step well or Vav as it is locally called is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs.
A unique characteristic of step wells was that they not only conserved water but were also cool chambers where one could rest during hot summer months. In the olden days, these step wells used to be frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along their trade routes.
The step well or Vav as it is locally called is intricately carved and is several stories in depth. The designs on its walls and pillars include, leaves, flowers, birds, fish and other breathtaking ornamental designs.
A unique characteristic of step wells was that they not only conserved water but were also cool chambers where one could rest during hot summer months. In the olden days, these step wells used to be frequented by travellers and caravans as stopovers along their trade routes.
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