Story Of Anjar

Anjar is a municipality, a tehsil and town, in Kutch district of the Gujarat state in India. It is in Southern of Kutch which is a town of historic importance, around 40 km away from Kandla Port which is one of the biggest ports in India. Anjar is said to be the oldest town in Kutch District which was founded around 650 AD with approximately 1,400 years of history.

History of Anjar:

Due to lack of written documentation or evidences, the history of the town is full of mysteries. Popular stories say that a group of early settlers who were led by the brother of King of Ajmer, Warrior Ajay Pal who was also called as Ajepal from Rajasthan arrived and settled there around 650 AD. Slowly the settlement became a centre of commerce and trade which was flourished. It was always been a target of invasion of warriors of Khalifa clan, due to its wealth and prosperity.

Ajay Pal dedicated his life to protect the town, as he was the ruler of the town and the founder of the settlement. It is said that he established the security centre which was first coastal somewhere near Anjar in Kutch. Ajay Pal died around 685 A.D., due to a wound suffered in Vikram Samvat 741, while fighting with Khalifas. He is worshipped as a saint due to his selfless sacrifice, efforts in protecting the town and surrounding area from invaders and in the outskirts of the town, his temple is located.