Day_41 MY CITY-2

Hello everyone, and welcome to my 41st blog post!

With a new blog comes a new beginning. I've started this blog to share insights about my city. If you missed my previous parts, you can find them on my website.

Let's dive in! If you're in Vadodara, it's impossible not to have seen Mandavi Gate. The name Mandavi itself signifies mandap. In 1511, when Khalil Khan became the emperor of Gujarat, he commissioned the construction of Mandvi Gate. Initially, this structure had only two floors. Over the passing years, Ganpatrao Gaekwad, the king of the Gaekwad dynasty, expanded it to four floors.

On top of the gate, Gaekwad's flag proudly waved. Back then, this gate was used for tax collection and making important announcements. It held such a royal status that only royal elephants and cars, including the royals' carriages, were allowed to pass through.

Mandvi Gate has been a center of attraction since its early years and continues to be one today. If you ever visit Vadodara, don't miss the chance to explore Mandavi Gate and experience the blessings of two religions under one roof.

That wraps up my discussion about my city, Vadodara.

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