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Jamnagar
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| About Jamnagar
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Jamnagar, historically called Nawanagar, or the new city, was one of the most important princely states of Saurashtra. It is about 310 kms from Ahmedabad via Rajkot and is often called Chotta Kashi or Benares, for it’s innumerable Hindu and Jain temples. It also has a Muslim dargah. It is known for its tie-&-dye work on fabrics, silken & gold embroidery.
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| Foundation
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The foundation of Nawanagar State is credited to Jam Raval. In AD 1540 after winning conquests Jam Raval founded the city of Nawanagar.
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| History
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The Jamnagar district, originally constituted as Halar district, is not only recent in its origin but also in its modern set up.
According to Pauranik literature, Lord Krishna established his kingdom at Dwarka, now in Jamnagar district, after His migration from Mathura. The Jams of Nawanagar trace their descent to this great Yadava race.
The present district takes its name from the city and capital of Jamnagar so named after the rulers who styled themselves as Jams. The centre of the old town is known as Darbar Gadh.
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| Jewel Of Kathiawad
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Present day Jamnagar is a charming blend of the old and the new with its ancient monuments and broad streets, imposing facades, and squares.
Today Jamnagar is a charming blend of the old and the new with its ancient monuments and broad streets. There are a number of ancient temples in and around the town. The town is also famous for its exquisite handicraft items.
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| Significance
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Today it is one of the fastest growing towns in the state. It is renowned for its silk, gold embroidery, silver ware, 'bandhani' (tie-and-dye) fabrics
It is the hometown of the world famous cricketers Ranjit Singh and Duleep Singh after whom the Ranji and Duleep Trophy are named in domestic Indian cricket.
It is an important air and naval base because of its location, which is very near to the neighboring country of Pakistan.
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| Location
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Jamnagar is 308 kms from Ahmedabad via Rajkot and 92 kms from Rajkot.
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