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About Jhālod
Jhalod (also written as Zalod) is a large town of historical and commercial importance. Also it is second largest City after Dahod. Jhalod serves as administrative headquarters of Jhalod Taluka in Dahod District, Gujarat, India. It is situated on the eastern border of Gujarat, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Kushalgarh Tehsil of Banswara District, Rajasthan, near the Titodi River.
From the Wikipedia article Jhalod (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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History
It is believed that the town was founded by a Bhil king called Jhala Vasaiya, whose tombstone is still visible by the entrance of the Maniben School. The Bhil people believe that the Jhalod name originates from the Zalai Mata temple, which is consecrated to the town's goddess, Zalod.
Before the establishment of the Sant Rampur state, the king of Sant Rampur lived in Jhalod, but after a clash with other Bhils, the court was moved to Santrampur. After Scindia of Gwalior gave the area to the British, the state became one of the original "Five Mahals" of the Panchmahal District within Bombay Province during the Raj in India.
The town has a small military fort built by the Maratha Empire, the remains of which can still be seen on the outskirts of town.
The Taluka was created by joining the territories of Sanjeli State and Jhalod Mahal.
From the History section of Jhalod on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Jhālod
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Getting there and nearby towns
- Mota Natava 14 km northwest, about 14 min by car
- Sanjeli 20 km west, about 20 min by car
- Santrampur 28 km west, about 28 min by car
- Freelandgunj 30 km south, about 30 min by car
- Dohad 32 km south, about 32 min by car
- Kushālgarh 32 km east, about 32 min by car
- Līmkheda 34 km southwest, about 34 min by car
- Morwa 39 km southwest, about 39 min by car
- Thandla 44 km east, about 44 min by car
- Meghnagar 45 km southeast, about 45 min by car
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- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- P K Taneja (health commissioner of gujarat), Mayur.axar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garib Kalyan Mela, Mayur.axar, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. D K Pandet THO-JHALOD, Mayur.axar, CC BY-SA 4.0
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