Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, Archaeological park in Panchmahal district, India.
Description
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is an excavated site in the Panchmahal region containing ruins of fortresses, palaces, temples, and mosques from different periods. The grounds spread across hilly terrain with structures at ground level and on Pavagadh Hill, where the Kalika Mata Temple stands.
History
The city was founded in the 15th century by Sultan Mahmud Begada as the capital of Gujarat, but fell to Emperor Humayun in 1535. After this conquest, the place lost its importance and was gradually abandoned.
Culture
The site displays Hindu temples and Islamic mosques standing alongside each other, reflecting how different religious communities coexisted and shared this space. You can walk through these structures today and observe how both faiths left their mark on the same landscape.
Practical
The site is reachable by road and you can explore the grounds on foot, making comfortable shoes a good idea. The best time to visit is during the cool season, as summer months are very hot.
Did you know?
The site contains ancient step-wells and water storage systems that show how residents collected and distributed water in this hilly area. These water structures are still visible today and demonstrate sophisticated engineering from earlier times.
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Gujarat in the northwest of India has very different places. You can visit Champaner-Pavagadh, a UNESCO site with old walls and mosques from the 16th century. Ahmedabad is also worth seeing. Its old town has traditional houses and buildings from the time of the sultans. The region also has the Rann...
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