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The Vijay Vilas Palace was built in 1906 AD by Yuvraj Vijay
Sinhji of Palitana, a member of the same
Gohil Rajput clan as the Maharajas of Bhavnagar.
The Vijay Vilas palace, once the country retreat, of the Gohil Rajputs
offers a splendid view of the Shatrunjaya Hill and the historic Palitana
temples, which are situated in close proximity.
It
offers a convenient base for visiting the famous temples of Palitana and
an excursion of the Palitana township.One can also go and see Sihor that
has the historic old palace of the Maharajas of Bhavnagar, featuring
gardens, wall paintings and woodcarvings. The ship breaking yard at Alang
is also nearby.
6 acres of grounds with 7 cottages, tennis courts, stables
and garages.