Jamnagar Lakhota Panoramic View

Lakhota Palace Introduction

Jamnagar was a princely state and was considered as "Paris" of Saurashtra.

The princely state of Jamnagar is alive today, although the rich glory of the King's gone, some places stood as a witness to the grand era of richness and prosperity. This princley lifestyle gets in vein of not just Jamnagar but of complete Gujarat State. Jamnagar has many Forts and Monuments of king era, Among which undoubtly the most beutifull place is the Lakhota Palace, Jamnagar.

1950 Image of Lakhota Kotha.

Lakhota Palace History

The History of Jamnagar states that the Jam Rawal built the city in the year 1540, by. Jam Rawal named the city as Nawanagar, which can be literally translated to mean New City. Later the city of Jamnagar was renamed to its present name.
King Ranmal built the The Lakhota Palace in Jamnagar as a royal arsenal, this palace is build inside the Ranmal Lake. which could come handy in times of war.

Description of the Lakhota Palace, Jamnagar The entirety of the city of Jamnagar is built based on the banks of the Lake Ranmal, which is one of the most picturesque lakes of Gujarat. Constructed by the rulers of Nawangar, this palace is regarded to be one of the most popular Tourist Attractions in Jamnagar. The Lakhota Fort is built around this region, which is also famous as one of the most popular Museums in Jamnagar. It houses artifacts which date back to as early as the 8th century A.D. and one can find artifacts which elaborate on the lives of the people around the region up till the 18th century.

Located close to the Lakhota Fort is the Koath Bastion, which is famous for being the arsenal, built by the Royal family of Jamnagar. One of the most interesting areas of the complex is an old well, from which water can be drawn by blowing in to a small hole on the floor.