Sultan Mahmud Begara subjugated located 47km northeast of Vadodara, the town of Champaner in 1484. The town derives its name from the champa tree. Champaner is an ancient fort located at the foothills of Pavagadh. The entire landscape for miles around is scattered with remains of fort walls, ruined tombs, gardens, arches, pillars and wells.

Nagina Masjid

Nagina mosque is also called the Jewel Mosque as it is built of pure white stone.

 

Jumma Masjid

Jami Masjid is one of the finest examples of Sultanate architecture of Gujarat. It is an imposing structure on a high plinth with two tall minarets of 30-meter height, 172 pillars, and 7 mihrab. On account of its massive grandeur and perfect finish, the Jumma Masjid is one of the grandest Islamic monuments in Western India. The central dome, the placement of balconies and carved entrance gates with fine stone jails and rich decoration make the visit a delightful aesthetic experience.

 

Hill of Pavagadh

The Hill of Pavagadh, with its ruined fort, rises beside Champaner in three levels. In the month of Chaitra (March/ April) a major festival takes place at the foot of Pavagadh Hill, honoring the goddess Mahakali. In 1553 the Mughal, led by Humayun himself, scaled the fort walls using iron spikes driven into the rocks, and captured both the fort and its city.