In ancient time area around pilgrimage place Modhera (Modherak) was known as Dharmaranya Kshetra.Sun temple of Modhera is a famous important historical monument of #Gujarat. It was built/rebuilt during Solanki period in the time of Solanki king Bhimdev 1st in 1027. Photo 1880.
In ancient time Modhera (ancient name Modherak) was a flourished city & pilgrimage place. In 834 AD king of Kanyakubja-Kanoj Nagavlok constructed a grand Jain temple at Modhera in Gujarat which does not exist today.
Modhera (Modherak) city was on main entry route of Gujarat near Gujarat capital Patan. So it was frequently attacked by invaders of Gujarat from north India. In 1025 Sultan Mahmud Ghazni attacked Modhera when he was on way to Somnath during his invasion of Somnath.
In 1025 Mahmud Ghazni army entered Gujarat capital Patan without any resistance.He looted city & damaged temples.His army obtained food & water & marched.His army arrived at Modherak (Modhera) which was big city.20000 Rajputs voluntarily gathered there sans leader to resist him.
In Dec. 1025 Mahmud Ghazni who was en route to Somnath was the first time resisted in Gujarat by 20000 volunteer Rajput soldiers at Modhera. Mahmud's army defeated 20000 Hindu Rajput warriors at Modhera. It was an unequal battle.20000 Rajputs sacrificed their lives for Dharma.
In 1025 Mahmud Ghazni won Modhera.Mahmud amazed to see Kund (water pool) surrounded by 1000 temples & sun temple in Modhera.He damaged them. At beginning of Jan.1026, Mahmud's huge army reached Delvada near Una in south Saurashtra via Bhal area.He ordered to destroy Delvada fort.
In 1298 Alauddin Khilji's army invasion & victory of Gujarat resulted in migrations of people within Gujarat & to places outside Gujarat. In 13-14 century Modh Brahmin & Modh Vanik of Modherak (Modhera) left the city and they spread in other areas of Gujarat. Modhera city ruined.
Gandhi means grocer-a dealer in spices & grocery. It is a professional surname in some castes of Hindu,Muslim & Parsi of Gujarat. Gandhiji was Modh Vanik. In ancient time they lived in Modherak (Modhera) city near Patan. In the 11th century, they spread in other areas of Gujarat.
142 years old photo of sun temple #Modhera was taken by Archaeological Survey of India in 1880. It was built/rebuilt by king Bhimdev Solanki in 1027.
142 years old photo of the sun temple at #Modhera (Gujarat) was taken by Archaeological Survey of India in 1880. It was built/rebuilt by Gujarat king Bhimdev Solanki in 1027.
142 years old photo of the sun temple at #Modhera (Gujarat) was taken by Archaeological Survey of India in 1880. It was built/rebuilt by Gujarat king Bhimdev Solanki in 1027.
142 years old photo of sun temple #Modhera was taken by Archaeological Survey of India in 1880. It was built/rebuilt by king Bhimdev Solanki in 1027.
142 years old photo of sun temple #Modhera was taken by Archaeological Survey of India in 1880. It was built/rebuilt by king Bhimdev Solanki in 1027.
142 years old photo of sun temple #Modhera was taken by Archaeological Survey of India in 1880. It was built/rebuilt by king Bhimdev Solanki in 1027.
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