Panchmahal Tourism 4.22

The history of Panchmahals district revolves around the city of Champaner. Panch mahal is an Arabic or IRanian word derived from Panch ("five") and Mahal ("palace")/ It was established in 7th century (647) in the territory of King Vanraj Chavda of Solanki dynasty. In the 13th century, Chauhans acquired the city from Muslim rulers under Alauddin Khilji. Their rule continued until 1484, when Mahmud Begada of Gujarat Sultanate captured the city. Thereafter Godhra became center of the district under the Mughal Empire (1575 to 1727).