Bhujia Hill
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| Bhujia Hill | |
|---|---|
| Bhujiyo Dungar | |
 Bhujang Naga temple and the fort wall on the hill | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 160 m (520 ft) |
| Coordinates | 23°14′47.58″N 69°41′26.67″E / 23.2465500°N 69.6907417°E |
| Geography | |
  Bhujia Hill Location in Gujarat | |
| Location | Bhuj, Kutch district, Gujarat, India |
Bhujia Hill or Bhujiyo Dungar is a hill located in the outskirts of the town of Bhuj in the district of Kutch, Gujarat, India. The Bhujia Fort built on the hill overlooks the town.[1][2][3]
Legend of Bhujanga
According to the legend, Kutch was ruled by the Nāga chieftains in past. Sagai, a queen of Sheshapattana, allied with Bheria Kumar and rose up against Bhujanga, the last chieftain of Naga. After the battle, Bheria was defeated and Sagai committed sati. The hill where he lived later came to known as Bhujia Hill in Kutch and the town at the foothill as Bhuj. Bhujang was later worshiped by the people as snake god, Bhujanga, and a temple was constructed in his reverence.[1][2][4]
Geography
The hill is 160 metre high at one end.[4]
Fort
Bhujia Fort was constructed for the defense of the city by Jadeja Chiefs. Rao Godji I started the construction in 1715 which ended during the rule of Deshalji I in 1741. The fort has seen six major battles.
