History of Palitana

The history of Palitana dates back to the year 1194 when it was founded as a “second-class” princely state. It was one of the major states in Saurashtra, while there were many other smaller states too. The present day Palitana gives glimpses of the vibrant history of the city. In the year 1921, Palitana had around 58,000 residents spread across 91 villages. TSI India provides complete information about Palitana, Gujarat.

Palitana is today famous as a pilgrimage center for Jains. There are around 863 beautiful temples crafted from marble. These temples were built in the 11th and 12th centuries. The glory of Palitana history is reflected in these temples. This was not the effort of one single person or group. The construction of these marvelous temples of Palitana was the collective effort of various businessmen who followed Jainism.

These temples are an important landmark in the history of Palitana, India. Due to these temples, Palitana is now recognized as one of the famous tourist destinations in Gujarat. However, Muslim invaders destroyed some of the oldest Palitana temples constructed in the 11th century.

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