Jhalod
town in Gujarat state, India
Jhalod (also written as Zalod) is a large town of historical and commercial importance. Also it is second largest City after Dahod. Jhalod serves as administrative headquarters of Jhalod Taluka in Dahod District, Gujarat, India. It is situated on the eastern border of Gujarat, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the Kushalgarh Tehsil of Banswara District, Rajasthan, near the Titodi River.
History
It is believed that the town was founded by a Bhil king called Jhala Vasaiya, whose tombstone is still visible by the entrance of the Maniben School. The Bhil people believe that the Jhalod name originates from the Zalai Mata temple, which is consecrated to the town's goddess, Zalod.
Before the establishment of the Sant Rampur state, the king of Sant Rampur lived in Jhalod, but after a clash with other Bhils, the court was moved to Santrampur. After Scindia of Gwalior gave the area to the British, the state became one of the original "Five Mahals" of the Panchmahal District within Bombay Province during the Raj in India.
The town has a small military fort built by the Maratha Empire, the remains of which can still be seen on the outskirts of town.
The Taluka was created by joining the territories of Sanjeli State and Jhalod Mahal.
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