January 28th, 2010 by admin
Willingdon Crescent :
Across the road from the darbargadh, isone of Jam Saheb Ranjit Sinhji s attempts to replace the choked slums of Nawanagar with a new citadel inspired by his European journeys. The crescent comprised arcades of cusped arches, larger on the ground floor and smaller on the upper storey, pilasters on the curving walls, and balusters on the parapet. Statue of the Jam saheb stand in the centre. The royal emblem of the Jam saheb crowns the crescent.
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January 28th, 2010 by admin
Bohra Hajira :
The Bohra Hajira is also worth a visit, on entring Jamnagar city by road on the Rajkot Highway , one can see this Magnificient Structure on the banks of the river. Permission has to be taken before visiting the place.
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January 28th, 2010 by admin
Solarium :
Also known as the Ranjit Institute of Poly-Radio Therapy is one of its only kinds in Asia . A slowly revolving tower provides full daylong sunlight for the treatment of skin diseases.This was built by Jam Shri Ranjitsinhji during his rule by bringing in an expert from France.Though right now its non operational, talks are on for starting it again.
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