Bhujiyo kotho

Under renovation as of Feb-'21.It'll be a must-to-see places in jamnagar.

Construction of the Lakhota Fort, Darbargarh Palace and the Bhujio Kotho is in the typical Indian architecture style of that period. While the Fort and Darbargarh Palace are aesthetically designed and constructed, Bhujio Kotho is purely functional. Bhujio Kotho is a huge circular five storey structure on the bank of the Lakhota Lake. The first floor had guns housed in it pointing in different directions through small windows. On the upper floor one can see the remnants of a huge water tank used to supply water to those inside the fort and the Kotho. From the top one has a panoramic view of Jamnagar city and the areas surrounding it. It is clear the Kotho was a military lookout post to warn against invaders and let the rulers take appropriate measures well in time. The King occupied the lower portions while the topmost floor had lookouts posted. The guns could fire in all directions to repel invaders and thus prevent an invasion and capture.nnUnique to the Bhujio Kotho is the well from which water gushes out when you blow into a hole in the floor. This feature still amazes and astounds visitors. There is also a large collection of armory items that gives us an idea of the guns, swords and other weapons of war used in those days.nnBhujio Kotho suffered extensive damage during the earthquake of 2001 and visitors are not allowed inside or on the upper floors. Still, you can venture there and admire the military strategies and the importance of this key structure for the defense of the city. Jamnagar is about 300 KM from Ahmadabad and is accessible by road, rail and air. Bhujio Kotho is near Khambhaliya Gate and you can visit it in day time.

Currently It’s Closed Due To It’s Restoration Process.

Construction of the Lakhota Fort, Darbargarh. Palace and the Bhujio Kotho are typical Indian architecture style of that period. While the Fort and Darbargarh Palace are aesthetically designed and built, Bhujio Kotho is purely functional. Bhujio Kotho is a huge circular five storey structure on the bank of the Lakhota Lake. The first floor had guns housed in pointing it in different directions through small windows. On the upper floor one can see the remnants of a huge water tank used to supply water to the fort and the Kotho. From the top one has a panoramic view of Jamnagar city and the area around it. It is clear the Kotho was a military lookout post to warn against invaders and let the rulers take appropriate measures well in time. The King occupied the lower portions while the topmost floor had lookouts posted. The guns could fire in all directions to repel invaders and thus prevent invasion and capture. Unique to the Bhujio Kotho is the well from which the water gushes out when you blow into a hole in the floor. This feature still amazes and astounds visitors. There is also a large collection of armory items that gives us an idea of ​​the guns, swords and other weapons used in those days.

Bhujia kotha made byJam rooler as under ground way which reach to bhuj kuchh.now required maintenance.