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Bhuj Chhatedi

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Info from Google Pix are all mine... Bhuj was  founded by Rao Hamir in 1510 and was made the capital of Kutch by Rao Khengarji I in 1549 . Its foundation stone as state capital was formally laid on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th (approx. 25 January 1548). How Bhuj got its name? The name of Bhuj city got  originated from a 160 M high hill, Bhujiyo Dungar, which overlooks the entire city . As per the saying, this hill used to be the residence of Bhujang, the Great Serpent. Bhuj  is located 100 miles (160 km) from the Indo-Pakistan border . The airport was previously made up of two bunkers/buildings near the Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Base, with which it shares the runway. Bhuj, city,  northwestern Gujarat state, west-central India . It is situated in the lowlands between the Rann (marsh) and the Gulf of Kachchh (Kutch). https://www.bhujonline.in  › bhuj-hi... Chhatedi in Bhuj, Gujarat The word Chhatedi derives from Chhatri which means umbrella after the ...