It was built by Mughal EmperorShahjahan as a resting place for travelers in honor of his son’s birth.Today, it houses government offices and a few dargahs.
About 55.65 sq. km area of the Sanctuary is a triangular landmass, which covers reserve forests of 11 villages. Forest originally belonged to ex-ruler of Devgadh Baria State. Eleven villages with a population of about 7000 are located in and around the Sanctuary and 41 villages are located in its interaction zone. An area of 150 ha is in possession of irrigation department. Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh constitutes boundary in south and east of the Sanctuary, whereas forests in west, and revenue areas in north surround the Sanctuary.
The ancient Bavka Shiva temple is located at a distance of 80 km from the district headquarters of Dahod.
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