The Amreli is a Oldest City in Gujarat

Amreli

Histroy of Amerli

Amreli is believed to have existed during 534 AD when it was earlier also known as Anumanaji, Amailk and then Amravati. The ancient Gujarati name of this city is Aravalli. The inscription of the Nagnath temple shows that the ancient name of Amreli city was Amrapali. It was called Girvanavali. In the remains of the ancient city are memorial stones or palia and foundations discovered at the confluence of the rivers Thebi and Vari. And to the west and east of the river are two old temples Kamnath and Trimbak Nath. In the 18th century only the west and south of modern Amreli which is still called Juni or Old Amreli was inhabited. The old inner fort called Juna Court was used as a prison and the Juna Masjid near it is addressed from the old city. The history of modern Amreli dates back to 1793 when Waqf Singh of Bhavnagar captured the Chital of the neighbouring Kathi and drove many of his people to Amreli and Jitpur. Amreli was initially part of the erstwhile Gaekwad of Vadodara. Very little information is available about the historical background of Amreli district before it became part of the then Baroda state. When the Maratha general Damaji Rao Gaekwad conquered Ghati Ward in around 1730.

Famous Place in Amerli

1. Rajmahal (Palace of King)
2. Clock Tower
3. Gebansha Pir Ni Dargah
4. Nagnath Temple
5. Dwarkadhish Haveli

1. Rajmahal (Palace of King)

Amreli has a historic palace called Rajmahal which was built by Maharaja Sayaji Rao Gaekwad in 1832 as his residence. It is a three storey building with magnificent windows and when Amreli was a part of Baroda state, public darbars were organized here. A bronze statue of Maharaja Sayaji Rao is installed in front of the palace. It is currently under construction and is being maintained by Gujarat Tourism Corporation.

2. Clock Tower

The Clock Tower in Amreli is a historical landmark built during the Gaikwad reign. It is a notable tourist attraction in the city, located in the heart of the commercial area known as Tower Road. The area around the tower is bustling with markets and bazaars, offering a vibrant atmosphere.

3. Gebansha Pir Ni Dargah

4. Nagnath Temple

This ancient temple is believed to have been built by the Pandavas during their exile and is full of historical and mythological significance. It is not only full of divine energy but its splendid Hamandapanti Stop Itiya style also attracts devotees as well as historical people.

5. Dwarkadhish Haveli

6. Gandhi Baugh

7. Ambardi Safari Park

Famous University in Amerli

1. Arun Muchhala Engineering College
2. Kamani Science College and Prataprai Arts College
3. K K Parekh Commerce College
4. Shree Leuva Patel Trust MBA Mahila College
5. Indira Gandhi Open University
6. Kamdhenu University