Kapadvanj Town

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This article has been extracted from

THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908.

OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.


Kapadvanj Town

Head-quarters of the taluka of the same- name in Kaira District, Bombay, situated in 23 degree 1' N. and 73 degree 5' E. Population (1901), 15,405. Near the walls, which protect the place, are the ruins of an ancient town, the scene of some hard-fought battles during the Maratha ascendancy. It was exchanged for Bijapur in 181 7. Kapadvanj derives its importance from lying on one of the main trade routes between Central India and the coast. The principal objects of interest in the town are a fine reservoir with a well in the centre, and an arch in the Chalukya (1000- 1300) style of architecture. A sacred pool, with traditional healing qualities, is inside the well. South of the pool is an underground temple of Mahadeo, which was discovered in a.d. 1044, if popular tradition is to be relied on. The idol appears to have been placed underground to protect it from the iconoclastic zeal of early Musalman invaders. Of modern build- ings that of most note is a Jain temple, the interior of which is richly ornamented with marble pillars, and has a marble pavement inlaid with delicacy and taste. The municipality was established in 1863. The average receipts for the decade ending 1901 were Rs. 15,000 ; and the income in 1903-4 was Rs. 16,000, chiefly derived from a house and land tax. Precious stones, such as agate and onyx, are found in large quantities in the bed of the Mohar, a rocky stream half a mile north of the town. Manufactures are soap, glass, and leathern butter-jars. The most important article of trade is grain. Besides supplying a con- siderable local demand, Kapadvanj goods are exported to the Panch Mahals, Balasinor territory, and Central India. The town contains a Sub-Judge's court, a dispensary, and 1 1 schools (9 for boys, including an English school with 52 pupils, and 2 for girls), which are attended by 804 and 258 pupils respectively.

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