Today on Vaishakhi Purnima Bhagavan Gautam Buddha/Siddharth born to king Shuddhodhan & queen Mayadevi at Lumbini in Nepal in year 623 B.C. #BuddhPurnima
बुद्धं शरणं गच्छामि।
धर्मं शरणं गच्छामि।
संघं शरणं गच्छामि।
I take refuge in the Buddha.
I take refuge in the Dharma.
I take refuge in the Sangha.
- Buddhism Mantra
142 years old photo of 5th century rock excavated Buddhist cave monastery at Ghatochtacha near Ajanta caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra was taken by ASI in 1880 AD. Photo shows figure of Buddha carved over doorways of the cave.
153 years old photo of ancient Ebhal Mandap Buddhist caves on Sana hill at Talaja in #Saurashtra was taken in 1869 AD.
148 years old photo of 2000 years old Buddhist caves in Uparkot fort at #Junagadh in #Sauraashtra province of #Gujarat was taken by famous British historian James Burgess In 1874 AD.
122 year old photo of excavated rock cut 2000 year old Buddhist cave at Uparkot fort in #Junagadh in Saurashtra province of #Gujarat was taken in 1900AD.
183 years old painting of the interior of 5th century rock excavated cave of #Buddhist Vihara (monastery) at #Ajanta in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra was painted in 1839 AD. #BuddhaPurnima
183 years old painting of the interior of 2nd century B.C. rock excavated #Buddhist Chaitya (prayer hall) at #Ajanta in the Maharashtra state of India was painted in 1839 AD. #BuddhaPurnima
183 years old painting of 5th century rock excavated cave of #Buddhist Vihara ( monastery ) at Ajanta in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra was painted in 1839 AD. The cave is richly decorated with sculptures, and columns are elaborately carved with scrollwork and jeweled motifs.
In ancient time #Vadnagar in #Gujaarat was an important pilgrimage of #Buddhism with many Chaitya & Vihar. In 640 AD, Chinese #Buddhist traveller Hieu-en-Tsiang visited Anandpur (Vadnagar). He wrote details of this ancient city in his travelogue.
155 years old painting of an Indian #Buddhist monk of a monastery in Himalaya mountain was painted in 1867 AD. #BuddhaPurnima
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Gujarat Rajputs' surnames in Sanskrit/Prakrit in ancient times: Chauhan-Chahman, Rathod-Rashtrakut, Chavada-Chapotkat, Solanki-Chaulukya, Padhiyar-Pratihar, Vaghela-Vyaghrapalliy, Jethava-Jyeshthuk, Gohil-Guhil.
As per myth, Rashtrakut-Rathod Rajput are Chandra Vanshi Yadav family. Historically they were of Ratta race. Ratta->Rattakut->Rashtrakut->Rathod. In 753 AD Rashtrakut-Rathod came into Gujarat.Their king Dantidurgraj defeated Navsari Chaulukya king & founded south Gujarat kingdom.
Around 1212 AD Aj Rathod whose origin was Rajasthan won Dwarka & founded Okhamanadal state with its capital at Arambhada.His son Veravalji's descendants are known as Vadhel Rajputs. Idar was a strong state of Rathod Rajputs in middle age.
In 1242 Gujarat's 12th & last Solanki king Tribhuvanpal became Gujarat king after the death of his father Bhimdev 2nd. He ruled for 2 years & died in 1244. With his death, Gujarat's Solanki dynasty rule ended. Solanki kings ruled Gujarat for 302 years. Vaghela dynasty rule began.
After Solanki, Vaghela Rajputs ruled Gujarat. In 13th century Vaghela Rajput branch of Solanki was known as Vyaghrapalliy from their town Vyaghrapalli. From 15th century they are known as Vaghela. In 13 century 5 Vaghela Rajput kings ruled Gujarat for 60 years from 1244 to 1304.
In 1244 Visaldev became Gujarat's 1st Vaghela dynasty king. He was son of Virdhaval & grandson of Lavanprasad Vaghela who were Dholaka rulers. Gujarat king Visaldev Vaghela's chief minister was Tejpal who was brother of Vastupal.He died in 1248 & Nagad Nagar became chief minister
Navroz / Nowruz / Pateti / Farvardin is celebrated today by Parsi as they believe that every new year, there is a recreation of the universe.1106 years ago in 917 AD Parsi migrated to Diu Gujarat from Iran because of Arab invasions. They lived in Diu for 19 years then went Sanjan
In the 15th century, Gujarat Sultnat army under Alapkhan defeated Sanjan Rana ruler & killed Parsi leader Ardeshar in battle. They won & looted Sanjan. Parsi took holy fire Atash Behram Iran Shah to Bahrot. They placed Atash Behram in a cave for safety.
In late 15th century, Parsi shifted holy fire Atash Behram from Bahrot to Vansda then to Navsari & Valsad. Last it was shifted to Udvada. In early 15th century, Navsari Parsi chief Asha Rana had much influence in court of Gujarat Sultan Ahmedshah. His son Changa Asha was famous.
In 1569 AD Jam Satarsal/Sataji became 3rd Jadeja dynasty ruler of Navanagar/Jamnagar state. His younger brother princes were given Jagir (estates) - Bhanji was given Kharedi with 12 villages, Ranmalji was given Sisang & Chandali with 12 villages and Veraji was given Hadiyana.
In 1569 AD Gujarat's last Sultan Muzffarshah 3rd granted permission to Jamnagar ruler Jam Sataji to issue coins. The currency of Kori coins was issued by the Jamnagar state. Sorath-Junagadh was under the control of Gujarat Sultnat Amir (noble) Aminkhan Ghori.
In the rule of Jamnagar ruler Jam Sataji, Gujarat was won by Mughal Emperor Akbar from Gujarat's last Sultan Muzffarshah 3rd in 1572. Junagadh administrator Aminkhan Ghori had a quarrel with his army chief Fatehkhan who left Junagadh & went to Ahmedabad.He complained Mughal Suba.
Jara/Zara/Jhara Dungar (hill) is situated in the west north at border of Sindh in Kutch. At the foot of a hill of Jara Dungar, Jadeja Rajputs of Kutch state fought 3 historic battles with Muslim invaders from Sindh. On followers demand, we repeat our old tweets on Zara battles.
In the 16th century, Sindh Arghun dynasty prince Muhammad Baqi fled to Kutch due to a dispute with his father Sindh ruler Mirza Isa Tarkhan & brother prince Muhammad Sale. Kutch Jadeja ruler Rao Khengarji gave asylum to Sindh prince Muhammad Baqi.
In the 16th century, Sindh refugee prince Muhammad Baqi was married to the daughter of Kutch prince Sahebji Jadeja. She was the daughter of Sahebji's Sindhal concubine. A son was born to Sindh prince Muhammad Baqi in Kutch who was named Mirza Muzaffar.