Friday, June 5, 2009

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.




2 comments:

  1. Great article! Sidhpur Matrugaya is such a unique and important site. Your post really highlights its cultural and historical significance. I’m eager to learn more about its role in local traditions!

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  2. Great insights! For those looking to perform tarpan in Sidhpur, it’s important to follow the proper rituals, and having an experienced pandit can make a big difference in the spiritual significance of the ceremony.

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