The district of Bhuj, situated in the Gulf of Kutch in western India is a place that has a rich history and tradition of its own. As a result Bhuj has a lot of historical evidences to share with its visitors. This necessitated the proper preservation and restoration of all material evidences that represent the times to which they belonged. Thus in this manner and with this intension, the Museums in Bhuj have been established.
Although the city of Bhuj was established by a Rajput ruler called Rao Khengarji I in the year 1549, the birth of the city of Bhuj, as we see it today, can be traced to the year 1723, when a Rajput ruler of the place named Rao Godiji took the task of constructing a huge fort surrounding the whole area. The fort was erected on a thick masonry wall which had a width of 11 meters. Besides, the fort also had 5 massive gates, bastions and 51 firearms to defend the city from external attacks.
During the period 1860 to 1876 A.D., Kutch was ruled by Rao Pragmalji, who constructed other important structures like palaces, harbor, roads, hospitals, schools, and even a jail.
Primarily, there are two Museums in Bhuj. These museums have preserved the relics of the golden ages when the rulers of this place had indulged into constructing a few of the architectural masterpieces.
However, the articles displayed in the Museums of Bhuj are not only limited to history. A number of fossils of extinct species animals have also made the museums the major Tourist Attractions in Bhuj.
The Bhuj Museums can be easily reached by a variety of transport facilities like luxury coaches, auto-rickshaws, and taxis which are available from various parts of the city. Bhuj can also be accessed by flights as well as trains from Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Roads connect Bhuj with other important cities like Palitana, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad that are situated at a distance of 55, 165, and 203 kilometers from Bhuj.
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