Citadel

Panchmahal

On the eastern edge of Gujarat, is the district of Panchmahal. Given that it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Panchmahal warrants special consideration. 

Brief History

The citadel built by Mahmud Begda has walls running north-south, with many bastions and gates. All of the gates were two-storeyed, with rooms for watchkeepers. Four of the gates are still in good condition. The east and south gates (known also as the Halol and Godhra gates) are very large rectangular gates, and are the most worthwhile to visit.