Radhanpur Heritage Town

Radhanpur Heritage Town is a historic walled town in Patan District, Gujarat, located about 125 km northwest of Ahmedabad. Formerly the capital of the princely Radhanpur State ruled by the Babi dynasty, it is notable for its fortified walls, historic gateways, Darbargadh palace complex, mosques and colonial-era structures. The town reflects Indo-Islamic architecture and serves as a cultural and historical center in North Gujarat.

Visitors can expect to explore a compact walled heritage town with fortified walls and gateways, narrow lanes, the Darbargadh palace area, historic mosques including Jumma Masjid, old havelis and British-era buildings. The setting is semi-arid plains of North Gujarat with low-rise traditional architecture. Visitors can walk through the old town, view exterior of heritage structures, observe local markets and daily life, and photograph historic facades and gateways.

Radhanpur was established as the capital of Radhanpur State in 1693 by Jawan Mard Khan II of the Babi dynasty. It served as a princely state under Mughal suzerainty and later under British paramountcy until 1948. The town was fortified with walls and gates and developed as an administrative and trading center on the route between Gujarat and Rajasthan, with Darbargadh serving as the ruler's residence.

The town exhibits a blend of Islamic and local Gujarati architectural styles seen in its mosques, palaces and havelis. It reflects the cultural heritage of the Babi rulers and the diverse communities of North Gujarat, with traditional crafts, local markets and religious structures that remain part of daily life.