Bhuj Tourist Attractions
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Cenotaphs Complex
The Cenotaphs Complex or
Chattardi was built of red
stones. These tombs were
ruined by the successive
earthquakes since 1819. The
complex built for Rao Lakha
in 1770, is the largest and
finest complex. This complex
is in the shape of a polygon
with balconies and an
intricately carved roof.
Some other cenotaphs belongs
to Rao Rayadhan, Rao Desai
and Rao Pragmal. These
cenotaphs served as memorial
grounds for the royal
family.
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Kutch Museum
The Kutch Museum,
formerly known as the
Fergusson Museum, was
founded by Maharao
Khengarji III in 1877
AD. This museum was
built by the state
engineer Sir Ferguson,
after whom this museum
was named as Fergusson
Museum. This museum
remained a private
exhibit for the Maharaos
till independence when
it was renamed as the
Kutch Museum. It is the
oldest museum in
Gujarat. This museum is
built in the Italian
style and located in
picturesque surroundings
on the banks of the
Hamirsar Lake. The
museum has a large
collection of Kshatrapa
inscriptions, various
archaeological objects,
arms and specimens of
various crafts of the
Kutch region.
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Kera
Kera is mainly known due to
the 10th century old temple
of Lord Shiva. This temple
was damaged in the
earthquake of 1819. In its
original form this temple
must be very beautiful as it
can be seen from the remains
of this temple.
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Dholavira
Dholavira is a small
village situated near
the north-western
extremity of Khadir, a
large island in the Rann
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