Inaugurated on November 10, 2010, the Dabhoi Heritage Park offers a fascinating journey through the history of railways, focusing on the legacy of the Gaekwar Baroda State Railways (GBSR). This park revisits the golden era of narrow-gauge steam trains through a rich collection of letters, photographs, and time tables from a bygone era. Dabhoi & the Railways: Under the Gaekwads…
Dabhoi
Established in the early 6th century AD, Dabhoi’s origins are rooted in ancient history. The fortification of Dabhoi is attributed to King Siddhraj Jaisinh of Gujarat (1093-1143 AD), who transformed it into a key frontier fortress. The architectural style and intricate stone carvings of the fort suggest it was constructed around the same time as Rudra Mahalaya and Zinzuwada Fort….
The Gaekwar’s Baroda State Railway (GBSR) holds a remarkable place in Indian railway history as the first narrow-gauge railway line in the country. Established under the princely state of Baroda, it represents the pioneering efforts of a native ruler in the realm of railway transportation. Railways in Baroda During the reign of Maharaja Khanderao Gaekwad II (1856-1870), the first rail…