Explore The Prosperous City Of Patan In Gujrat!

Written By Ruchika Mandora

Patan is in Gujarat, India. It is near the ancient Saraswati River. It has been the capital of Gujarat for over 650 years. It is a holy or religious city.

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Rani ki Vav

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Modhera Sun Temple

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Patan City Museum

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Sahastralinga Talav

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Khan Sarovar

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Bindu Sarovar

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Patan Patola Heritage Museum

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Panchsara Parshwanath Jain Temple

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Shankeshwar Jain Temple

[{"selector":"#anim-cc9a24b3-874e-4341-a229-82ebdc327201 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(70.79799061804908%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":16000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] It is in the middle of the town of Shanskeshwar in the Indian state of Gujarat. In 1098 CE, a king named Sajjan Shah built this temple. Read More