Sojitra

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Sojitra is a village in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is in the Anand district, situated at 22°33′N 72°43′E. Its nearest villages are Dabhou (6km away), Gada (4km), Devataj (2km), and Limbali (3 km). The village is home to several schools, including two primary schools and The Shri B.B. Patel High School and Library. Sojitra also has a number of temples dedicated to different deities of Hindu and Jain faiths. [ [http://www.Dabhou.com Dabhou official website, retrieved August 21, 2008] ]

History

Ancient documents and archaeological surveys indicate that Sojitra is an ancient town that has experienced several name changes and been under the control of many different political entities. Popular mythology of the area credits the current incarnation of the village as originally being settled by Sojan Rabari and his family, who named it either "Sojanpur" or "Sojatypur". At some point, this was shortened to "Soja", which later morphed into the current name.

The village proper itself was mostly settled and established by family members of the Patel family line. In 1527, when the immediate area was under the control of Raval rulers, Surabhai Patel left Chapaner and moved to Adalaj and again in 1552 with one of his two sons, Virabhai Patel, to Devataj. In 1575, Muzfarshah the Second, allotted the land of Sojitra to Jeshangbhai Patel, the son of Vitabhai Patel, for hereditary use. The land was distributed among seven inheritors: Harakjibhai, Sunderbhai, Bhuderbhai, Saudasbhai, Amabaidas, Pragdas, and Mahidas. The Patidars of the seven Khadkies were their descendents.

The Patel family has produced a number of individuals who have been influential in the Indian government. In the state of Gujarat, Kamalaben Maganbhai Patel held the position of Deputy Minister of the State; Dr. Thakorbhai Patel was Cabinet Minister of the State of Gujarat; and Ravajibhai Maganbhai Patel served as Secretary of the Gujarat Congress Committee. In the state of Bombay, Dr. Bhaskarbhai Patel was the Deputy Minister of the State; and Jashbhai Jivabhai Patel served as the Controller of Iron & Steel. In the national government, Gopalbhai Shivabhai Patel was the Chairman of the Unit Trust of India; and Chimanbhai Patel was the Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department of the Government of India.

Temples

*Shri Ambe Mata Temple
*Shri Vaherai Mata Temple
*Shri Bhramani Mata Temple
*Neelkanth Mahadev
*Shri Swaminarayan Temple
*Shri Kishordas Maharaj Temple
*Navdurgha Mata Temple

External Links

* [http://wikimapia.org/#y=22597292&x=72655281&z=16&m=s WikiMapia view of Dabhou]

References