Bhuchar Mori is a plateau and historic site about two kilometres northwest of Dhrol, a town about 50 kilometres north of Rajkot, Gujarat, India. The place is known for the Battle of Bhuchar Mori and a memorial site dedicated to it. The annual fair dedicated to the event is organised in July and August.
Bhuchar Mori, a cowherd of Mori branch of Rajput community, used to sit on the plateau while his animals fed on grass. The place was referred to as Bhuchar Mori No Timbo after him. It is said that the bad omens, such as voices of the birds, at the place had foretold about the future battle.[1][2][3][4]
The battle of Bhuchar Mori was fought between the army of Kathiawar led by Nawanagar State and the Mughal army in July 1591 (Vikram Samvat 1648). It was meant to protect Muzaffar Shah III, the last Sultan of Gujarat Sultanate who had taken asylum under Jam Sataji of Nawanagar after his escape from the Mughal emperor Akbar. The Kathiawar army included the armies of Junagadh and Kundla who betrayed Nawanagar and joined the Mughal army at last. The battle led to a large number[clarification needed] of casualties on both sides. The battle resulted in the victory of the Mughal, Junagadh and kundla army.[1][5]
It is considered the largest battle in the history of Saurashtra. It is often dubbed as the Panipat of Saurashtra.[1] Due to the large number of casualties, in Halar region, the word Bhuchar Mori became almost synonymous with the massacre.[6][7]
Memorial site
The paliya or memorial stone of Ajaji is a horse-mounted idol. The paliya with the hand, dedicated to his wife Surajkunwarba, stand south of it. The inscription on the stone can not be read. There is an inscription in the shrine that the memorial site was renovated by Jam Vibhaji and the shrine was constructed by him on the palia of Ajaji. On the north side wall of the shrine, there is a 16th-century art in traditional style depicting Ajaji on the horse attacking Mirza Aziz Koka on an elephant. There are shrines dedicated to Ram, Laxman and Bhutnath in the compound. To the north of the shrine, there are eight paliya on the floor; including dedicated to Jesha Vajir. There are four paliyas in the row and more three of large size nearby. There are six paliyas to the south of the shrine of which three are partially damaged. There are three black poorly shaped stones in the north of the opposite side of shrine which are dedicated to Atit Sadhus. There are 23 memorials in the compound. Eight more memorials are outside of the compound and one dedicated to Rakhehar Dholi is some distance[clarification needed] away. There are 32 memorials in total. The site is visited by people of Jamnagar every year and the worship these memorials with Sindoor.[2][8]
There are eight tombs on the southwest of the shrine dedicated to the soldiers of the Mughal army. It is believed that soldiers were buried together and eight tombs dedicated to leaders were built on it. The site also has a well and a mosque.[8]
Since 1998, the site is maintained by Bhuchar Mori Shahid Smarak Trust. The site is a protected monument of the archaeological department of the state (S-GJ-84).[8] A new memorial was commissioned by Government of Gujarat headed by Narendra Modi in 2007. The groundbreaking ceremony was held in 2007 and the memorial was completed in September 2015. The new statue of Ajaji was placed at the site which was inaugurated by Anandiben Patel. The government declared that a dedicated forest, Shaheed Van, at site will be developed also.[9][10]
Since 1992, the memorial site is visited by people of Kshatriya community for prayers on Shitla Satam. The annual fair is organized on the last day of the Shraavana month (Shraavana Vad Amavasya) (July–August) which is attended by thousands.[4][8][11]
Gallery
Memorial shrine of Ajaji and nearby paliyas (herostones)
16th-century mural on the north side wall of the shrine depicting Ajaji on the horse attacking Mirza Aziz Koka on an elephant
Murals in the shrine of Ajaji
Horse-mounted statue of Ajaji at the site
Paliya
Paliya
Paliya of Nag Vajir on right
References
^ abcJadav, Joravarsinh (29 April 2012). . Gujarat Samachar (in Gujarati). Archived from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
^ ab"ગૌરવ ગાથા: ક્ષાત્રધર્મના પાલન માટે ખેલાયું ભૂચર મોરીનું યુધ્ધ". divyabhaskar (in Gujarati). 3 September 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
^Charles Augustus Kincaid (1931). The Land of 'Ranji' and 'Duleep', by Charles A. Kincaid. William Blackwood & Sons, Limited. p. 54.
^ abIndia. Superintendent of Census Operations, Gujarat (1964). District Census Handbook. Director, Government Print. and Stationery, Gujarat State. pp. 41, 45, 195.
^Georg Pfeffer; Deepak Kumar Behera (1997). Contemporary Society: Concept of tribal society. Concept Publishing Company. p. 198. ISBN978-81-7022-983-4.
^Edalji Dosábhai (1894). A History of Gujarát: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time. United Print. and General Agency. pp. 133–147.
^Shahpurshah Hormasji Hodivala (1979). Studies in Indo-Muslim History: A Critical Commentary on Elliot and Dowson's History of India as Told by Its Own Historians, with a Foreword by Sir Richard Burn : Supplement. Islamic Book Service. p. 557.
^ abcdJadav, Joravarsinh (6 June 2012). . Gujarat Samachar (in Gujarati). Archived from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
^DeshGujarat (4 September 2015). "Memorial to martyrs of Bhuchar Mori battle unveiled". DeshGujarat. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
^. Official Website of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel. 4 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2016-06-01. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
^Office of the Registrar General India (1965). Census of India, 1961: Gujarat. Manager of Publications. p. 378.
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Bhuchar Mori is a plateau and historic site about two kilometres northwest of Dhrol a town about 50 kilometres north of Rajkot Gujarat India The place is known for the Battle of Bhuchar Mori and a memorial site dedicated to it The annual fair dedicated to the event is organised in July and August Bhuchar MoriLocation of Bhuchar Mori in GujaratShow map of GujaratBhuchar Mori India Show map of IndiaTypememorial siteLocationNear Dhrol Jamnagar district Gujarat IndiaNearest cityRajkotCoordinates22 34 57 97 N 70 23 51 6 E 22 5827694 N 70 397667 E 22 5827694 70 397667 Coordinates 22 34 57 97 N 70 23 51 6 E 22 5827694 N 70 397667 E 22 5827694 70 397667Built16th centuryBuilt forBattle of Bhuchar MoriRestored2015Restored byGovernment of GujaratGoverning bodyBhuchar Mori Shahid Smarak Trust Contents 1 Etymology 2 Battle of Bhuchar Mori 3 Memorial site 4 Gallery 5 ReferencesEtymology EditBhuchar Mori a cowherd of Mori branch of Rajput community used to sit on the plateau while his animals fed on grass The place was referred to as Bhuchar Mori No Timbo after him It is said that the bad omens such as voices of the birds at the place had foretold about the future battle 1 2 3 4 Battle of Bhuchar Mori EditMain article Battle of Bhuchar Mori The battle of Bhuchar Mori was fought between the army of Kathiawar led by Nawanagar State and the Mughal army in July 1591 Vikram Samvat 1648 It was meant to protect Muzaffar Shah III the last Sultan of Gujarat Sultanate who had taken asylum under Jam Sataji of Nawanagar after his escape from the Mughal emperor Akbar The Kathiawar army included the armies of Junagadh and Kundla who betrayed Nawanagar and joined the Mughal army at last The battle led to a large number clarification needed of casualties on both sides The battle resulted in the victory of the Mughal Junagadh and kundla army 1 5 It is considered the largest battle in the history of Saurashtra It is often dubbed as the Panipat of Saurashtra 1 Due to the large number of casualties in Halar region the word Bhuchar Mori became almost synonymous with the massacre 6 7 Memorial site EditThe paliya or memorial stone of Ajaji is a horse mounted idol The paliya with the hand dedicated to his wife Surajkunwarba stand south of it The inscription on the stone can not be read There is an inscription in the shrine that the memorial site was renovated by Jam Vibhaji and the shrine was constructed by him on the palia of Ajaji On the north side wall of the shrine there is a 16th century art in traditional style depicting Ajaji on the horse attacking Mirza Aziz Koka on an elephant There are shrines dedicated to Ram Laxman and Bhutnath in the compound To the north of the shrine there are eight paliya on the floor including dedicated to Jesha Vajir There are four paliyas in the row and more three of large size nearby There are six paliyas to the south of the shrine of which three are partially damaged There are three black poorly shaped stones in the north of the opposite side of shrine which are dedicated to Atit Sadhus There are 23 memorials in the compound Eight more memorials are outside of the compound and one dedicated to Rakhehar Dholi is some distance clarification needed away There are 32 memorials in total The site is visited by people of Jamnagar every year and the worship these memorials with Sindoor 2 8 There are eight tombs on the southwest of the shrine dedicated to the soldiers of the Mughal army It is believed that soldiers were buried together and eight tombs dedicated to leaders were built on it The site also has a well and a mosque 8 Since 1998 the site is maintained by Bhuchar Mori Shahid Smarak Trust The site is a protected monument of the archaeological department of the state S GJ 84 8 A new memorial was commissioned by Government of Gujarat headed by Narendra Modi in 2007 The groundbreaking ceremony was held in 2007 and the memorial was completed in September 2015 The new statue of Ajaji was placed at the site which was inaugurated by Anandiben Patel The government declared that a dedicated forest Shaheed Van at site will be developed also 9 10 Since 1992 the memorial site is visited by people of Kshatriya community for prayers on Shitla Satam The annual fair is organized on the last day of the Shraavana month Shraavana Vad Amavasya July August which is attended by thousands 4 8 11 Gallery Edit Memorial shrine of Ajaji and nearby paliyas herostones 16th century mural on the north side wall of the shrine depicting Ajaji on the horse attacking Mirza Aziz Koka on an elephant Murals in the shrine of Ajaji Horse mounted statue of Ajaji at the site Paliya Paliya Paliya of Nag Vajir on rightReferences Edit a b c Jadav Joravarsinh 29 April 2012 આશર ધર મન ઉજ ગર કરત સ ર ષ ટ રન સ થ મ ટ ભ ચર મ ર ન લડ ઇ લ કજ વનન મ ત Gujarat Samachar in Gujarati Archived from the original on 10 May 2016 Retrieved 10 May 2016 a b ગ રવ ગ થ ક ષ ત રધર મન પ લન મ ટ ખ લ ય ભ ચર મ ર ન ય ધ ધ divyabhaskar in Gujarati 3 September 2015 Retrieved 10 May 2016 Charles Augustus Kincaid 1931 The Land of Ranji and Duleep by Charles A Kincaid William Blackwood amp Sons Limited p 54 a b India Superintendent of Census Operations Gujarat 1964 District Census Handbook Director Government Print and Stationery Gujarat State pp 41 45 195 Georg Pfeffer Deepak Kumar Behera 1997 Contemporary Society Concept of tribal society Concept Publishing Company p 198 ISBN 978 81 7022 983 4 Edalji Dosabhai 1894 A History of Gujarat From the Earliest Period to the Present Time United Print and General Agency pp 133 147 Shahpurshah Hormasji Hodivala 1979 Studies in Indo Muslim History A Critical Commentary on Elliot and Dowson s History of India as Told by Its Own Historians with a Foreword by Sir Richard Burn Supplement Islamic Book Service p 557 a b c d Jadav Joravarsinh 6 June 2012 જ મનગરન પ રજ એ ક વર અજ જ ન મ ત ય ન શ ક અઢ સ વર ષ પ ળ ન ર જભક ત દર શ વ લ કજ વનન મ ત Gujarat Samachar in Gujarati Archived from the original on 10 May 2016 Retrieved 10 May 2016 DeshGujarat 4 September 2015 Memorial to martyrs of Bhuchar Mori battle unveiled DeshGujarat Retrieved 10 May 2016 Guj CM Dedicates Bhuchar Mori Shaheed Memorial at Dhrol Jamnagar Official Website of Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel 4 September 2015 Archived from the original on 2016 06 01 Retrieved 10 May 2016 Office of the Registrar General India 1965 Census of India 1961 Gujarat Manager of Publications p 378 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bhuchar Mori Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bhuchar Mori amp oldid 1065506804, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
