ANKANER City information

ANKANER City information 

Wankaner is a city and a municipality in Morbi district in the State of Gujarat, India. It is located about 243 kilometers from the state capital, Gandhinagar.

Wankaner was founded in the 16th century by the Jhala Rajputs. It was an 11-gun salute state during the British Raj era. The city is known for its two palace guest houses, the Royal Residency and the Royal Oasis, which have been converted into heritage hotels.

Other places of interest in Wankaner include:

The Nagabava Temple, a 17th century temple dedicated to the Hindu saint Nagabava

The Shahbava Dargah, a 17th century dargah dedicated to the Muslim saint Shahbava

The Ranjit Vilas Palace, a 19th century palace that now houses a museum

The Wankaner Jain Temple, a 17th century Jain temple

The Wankaner Clock Tower, a 19th century clock tower

Wankaner is also home to a number of educational institutions, including the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda's Wankaner campus, the Wankaner Arts and Science College, and the Wankaner Law College.

The current population of Wankaner is estimated to be around 59,000. The city is well-connected by road and rail, and is about 2 hours from Rajkot by train.

Here are some additional facts about Wankaner:

The city is known for its traditional handicrafts, including pottery, embroidery, and wood carving.

Wankaner is also a major producer of cotton and tobacco.

The city is home to a number of festivals, including the Nagabava Mela, which is held in February, and the Ranjit Vilas Utsav, which is held in December.