PM Modi was born in Vadnagar in Mehsana districtImage Credit Source: tv9 gfx
PM Modi: In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP declared the then Chief Minister of Gujarat Narendra Damodardas Modi as the Prime Minister’s candidate, and on seeing it, Mehsana district and Vadnagar came into the discussion. After Modi became Prime Minister, it became the center of tourist attraction. On the Prime Minister’s birthday, let’s know what is the history of Mehsana?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar in Mehsana district in Gujarat. At the same time, he spent his childhood and learned the early lessons of life. Vadnagar railway station became his first class, which proved to be an inspiration forever in his life. Started as a chaiwala from here, he reached the Prime Minister’s chair.
Mahesaji Chavda laid the foundation of Mehsana
According to the official website of Mehsana district, the history of Mehsana is quite old. Its foundation was laid by Mahesaji Chavda, the ruler of the Chavda dynasty. In Vikram Samvat 1414 i.e. 1358, Mahesaji Chavda installed the idol of Goddess and laid the foundation stone of Mehsana. He named this city Mahesana after his name.
Bhimdev Solanki built the Sun Temple
Mehsana Solanki was also a part of the reign of Rajputs. In history, the time of the rule of Solanki Rajputs is called the Golden Age of Gujarat. At that time, his rule was spread to Gujarat and Rajasthan and prosperity in villages, progress in business and cultural life in cities was at its peak. Among these Solanki Rajputs, Bhimdev Solanki established the Modero Sun Temple in Mehsana, which is still an example of architecture. People are still surprised to see its craftsmanship.
Sun Temple at Mehsana
Built in the year 1026-27, this temple has been built in such a way that the first ray of the sun falls on the temple. Today it is one of the major heritage sites of the country. It is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
Gaikwad rulers made their administrative headquarters
According to the website of Mehsana district, in the year 1902, the Gaikwad rulers made Mehsana their administrative headquarters. In Mehsana, a palace was built by Gaikwadas, which is still known as Rajmahal and which is the center of attraction of the people. When the country got independence in the year 1947, Mehsana was included in India. It was then part of the then Bombay state. In 1960, after partition in the state of Maharashtra and Gujarat in the state of Bombay, Mehsana became a district of Gujarat state. The headquarters of Mehsana district is Mehsana taluka.
10 taluke in Mehsana district
There are currently 10 talukas in Mehsana district, including Mehsana, Kadi, Visnagar, Veizapur, Vadnagar, Khelu, Becharaji, Satlasana, Jolna and Unjha. The total area of this district is 5600 sq km. To its north, there is a border of Banasakantha district and Patan district in the west. Ahmadbaaz district in the south and Gandhinagar district in the south-end are located. East is the district of Sabarkanta.
Mehsana is the stronghold of education
Mehsana is currently known for educational institutions. Ganpat University is located 10 km from this city. In this, all subjects like IT, Engineering, Pharmacy, Agriculture, Science, Management, Arts and Cormus are taught. The Gujarat Power Engineering College and Saifroni Institute of Technology and Management located here are known for their studies. Apart from this, Pharmacy is studied in BS Patel College of Pharmacy.
Tourist destination of Mehsana
Tourists coming to Mehsana go to the Sun Temple, they definitely visit the Umia Mata temple of Unja. It is considered an important religious center. Apart from this, Gayatri temple in Mehsana is also very popular. The Buddhist monastery located in Vadnagar of Mehsana is said to be from the second to the seventh century AD. It has surfaced in excavation. Kirti Toran of Vadnagar is also included in the scenic spots. Apart from these, there are many popular Jain temples in Mahesana district, such as Modhra, Patan, Taranga, Mahudi and Sankeshwar etc. Sharmistha Lake of Vadnagar also attracts tourists.
There are many temples in Mehsana
Vadnagar, the oldest lively city of India
The history of Vadnagar located in Mehsana district is quite ancient in itself. IIT Kharagpur and Archaeological Survey of India did a joint study. According to this, even after the fall of Harappan culture, cultural continuity remained in Vadnagar, Gujarat. Archaeological evidence of this has also been found. According to this study, evidence of ancient human settlement has been found in Vadnagar even in 800 BC. Due to this, it is considered to be the city of North Vedic or former Buddhist Mahajanapada or Elite Republic. For this reason, it is called the oldest lively city of India.
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