![]() This book is available in Gujarati, Hindi and English. This book is prequel of Gujarat or Patan Trilogy by same author.Īn excellent book. This book deals with the historical facts woven interestingly with a story.ĭespite of humiliation from the outsiders invaders as well as when construction of new temple decided, humiliation from inside pseudo secular invader, temple stood with pride. It is a moving and fascinating story of Gujarat’s fight to save its honour. Jay Somnath is the story and heroism of Bheemdev and the love of the temple dancer Chaula for him. Okay now come to the book, story revolves around crisis which Gujarat passed through when Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and destroyed the sacred temple of Somnath. Even the small characters roles are well played. When it is the matter of description, Munshi is great! Very well characterization, awesome dialogues. ![]() Munshi's historical novels are always so capturing. Munshi, the then head of the temple trust. ![]() The reconstruction was envisioned by Vallabhbhai Patel and was completed under K. Destroyed and reconstructed several times in the past by several Muslim invaders (Mahmud of Ghazni, Allaudin Khilji and Aurangzeb) and Portuguese, the present temple was reconstructed in Chaulukya style of Hindu temple architecture and completed in May 1951. ![]() Somnath Temple is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat. ![]()
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