History of Sidhpur

Sidhpur is a historical place in North Gujarat, India. It is located on the bank of Sarasvati River.

The ruler Sidhraj Jaising built his capital at Sidhpur in around 10th century. He built Shiva temple called Rudramahalaya and also brought large number of brahmins from Mathura and had them settled here. In 12th century Muhammed Ghori destroyed the town on his way to Somnath. Later on in 15th century the place was brought under the Mugharl rule by Akbar.