Reflected
in the Macchu river, the 19th century Darbargadh spreads out all the
glory and magnificence of a century made eternal by the patronage of
maharajas.
The Jadejas ruled Morvi from
the 17th century, but the oldest wing of their palaces that remain at
Darbargadh, dates back to circa 1885 and is credited to HH Shri Waghji
Rawaji Thakore.
Wooden stairways lead to marble galleries
that skirt the palace while spacious public areas lead to equally vast
suites with bathrooms the size of apartments ! A palm-fringed garden
sits on one edge while a fountain bubbles in one of the courts.
Kathiavad is rich in monuments – even with
an Indus Valley site at Lothal – and pilgrim spots which can be accessed
from Morvi.
