Morbi History

It’s called once in Morbi, There were rivers of Milk and Ghee(Butter). This mean Morbi was too prosperous. On that time Morbi was among the Strongest states of India. Morbi Was ruled by many Kingdom. From Mughal Empire to Rajputs and Britishers. From Qutb-ud-din Aybak to Lakhdhirji Thakor.
Sir Waghjee Thakor

Sir Waghjee Thakor

But Morbi got it’s true shine in the era of Sir Waghjee Thakor and Lakhdhirji Thakor. After the death of Ravajiraj, In 1870, his son Waghjee Thakor became the King of Morbi. On that time Waghjee Thakor was just only 13.  So due to his young age, Britishers took the Control of Morbi. In 1879, After becoming eligible, He was announced the King of Morbi. From the very next day he started to increase the prosperity of Morbi Kingdom. He started to build, in 1886, Railway lines for the For the convenience of people and transportation. Not only transportation he built Schools, Colleges and Hospitals also.

After the death of Waghjee Thakor, Prince Lakhdhirji Thakor announced the King of Morbi. He also did remarkable job in the History of Morbi. In his time Electric powerhouse and Telephone exchange were built. He also built Temples, Technical High School and Engineering college. This college is now know as the name of ‘L.E.College’.

In 1947, India became independent and Morbi had been associated with the India.

So this was the talk of old Morbi and It’s kingdom. After that Modern Morbi come into existence. Morbi started to grow in all sides. Right now Morbi is the hub of the Ceramic and Wall clock industries. With near about 390 Ceramic and 150 Wall clocks industries, Morbi has it’s own special place among Indian Industries.

There are always some disasters associated with any city or place. Morbi was getting success over success. But suddenly it got two breaks over it. Yes Morbi has been survived from 2 biggest disasters. Even world has noticed these disasters. In 1979, Burst of Macchu – 2 Dam and in 2000, Biggest earthquake of Indian history.
Morbi Flood

Morbi is situated on the bank of Machchu River. Machchu Dam was built over the Machchu River for the convenience of Morbi people.
Relief work After Morbi Flood

Relief work After Morbi Flood
Morbi after Flood

Morbi after Flood

It was the day of 11 August, 1979. It was heavy raining since last 2 days. All work had been stopped due to heavy rain. People were enjoying the rain. Suddenly at 3:30 in the noon, one of the Dam Wall fall down and Game of the Death begun. Within 2 hours whole Morbi had been control by the water of Machchu River.

People with multi-storey building climbed up on the Top floor. But there were no such buildings exist on that time. Some unlucky people had been shielded in their house and couldn’t come out alive.

There were near about 12000 people died in this flood. Not only people but animals also…. Lots of hands of help came from around the world to survive the Morbi after this disasters. It took near about 3 years for Morbi to wake up form this disaster. And again started to work…
Earthquake January 2001
Nehru Gate after Earthquake

Nehru Gate after Earthquake

26th January 2001, India was celebrating it’s 52nd Republic Day. Suddenly a quake of 7.9 ruined some part of Gujarat. The center point of this earthquake was just 80kms away from Morbi. This time old Morbi, inside area of Nehru Gate, had been affected more. Near about 250 died in this disaster. Most of Historical places dilapidated after this disaster.

This time also lots of help came from around the World. Even Rich citizens helped a lot this time. And now what…. a whole New Modern Morbi exist! But this help couldn’t save the old Historical places.
Mughal Empire
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Places to Visit in Morbi »
26 Responses to “Morbi History”

   1.
      kanak says:
      December 20, 2009 at 7:34 am

      sir,

      i m searching some paintings of RAJA OF MORBI,
      RAJA OF DHRANGDRA, THE THAKORE SAHEB OF LIMRI, THE THAKORE SAHEB OF MORVI,
      from painting by Mr.Frank Brooks in 1903

      can u help me to find
      where i can see this paintings..?
      Reply
          *
            Mehul Manek says:
            September 13, 2010 at 12:10 pm

            Actually all the stuffs you want is almost impossible to see without any political influence…if you have such kind of influence than you can definitely see those…You should go to see The NEW PALACE which was later build by king of morbi….Its said that the situation of this palace is as it was when King Family used to live there…..
            Reply
   2.
      HAS says:
      December 28, 2009 at 2:57 pm

      It is pleasure to see a site about Morbi…
      Reply
   3.
      Durgesh parmar says:
      January 9, 2010 at 5:02 pm

      Nice work who have done this. its been good experience to visit this site. but moderator should put some more picture and detail in history section.
      Reply
   4.
      jadeja chandrasinh says:
      January 12, 2010 at 5:44 pm

      earthqwake january 2001
      Reply
   5.
      HAS says:
      January 21, 2010 at 2:09 pm

      After seeing 1979 flood & 2001 earthquake pictures and than reading the story of Morbi’s wake up to the disasters and bounce back is really heart touching.
      An old film’s song is come to my mind,
      Aye Mere Pyare Watan, Aye Mere Bichhde Chaman Tujh Pe Dil Qurban…
      Reply
   6.
      RAVINDRASINH JADEJA says:
      February 9, 2010 at 10:42 am

      we r looking the site of morbi then me and my frnd mr.yograjsinh jadeja desid to search for mor images and other the mising history of morbi,and the last thing is we r proud to the people of the city of MAHARAJA SHREE WAGHJI THAKOR.
      Reply
   7.
      HAS says:
      March 2, 2010 at 2:29 pm

      I advised all to visit Rajkot’s museum located at Jubilee Garden. There is a good collection of Rajwada of Saurashtra’s symbols, flags, Pagris or Mukuts, portraits, Tamrapatras, coins etc.
      Reply
   8.
      Krupal says:
      April 23, 2010 at 9:19 am

      Morbi is very lucky city for my family and the people of this city is very kind and always helpful.such a morbi is a gujrat’s paris
      Reply
   9.
      Akhil Sahai says:
      April 30, 2010 at 1:26 pm

      On 11 th August 1979 at 03:00 we decided to see heavy flow of water in rive Matchchuu, we about come out of our house then we saw a sea of water climbing towards us, we de all together decided to reach Morbi Railway station as it was safe and gigantic, but within five minuts we saw some peoples were wiped away by the intense force of water. Then my mome decided to stay back in home in a order to have our dead bodies together for our reletives, it was horible. Within three hours Morbi become a graveyard, there were dead bodys of human and animals some of them were climbe on to third floor as well. Some how our railway quarters were able sustained in the mid of disater, all our food stuffs were marruned in water ,like rice,
      Maze,Atta. container of these stuff blasted like a boiler because of water.
      Next morning Morbi was under the cover of 1 foot soft mud, it was very difficult to walk in side the room
      Three days we were drinking rain water and some rice
      Fourth day Indian Army was able to enter in Morbi becouse of road blokage and debries.
      There were chance of sprading Malariya, Plage but we kept our self alive, Thanks my Mom and Papa and locals.

      Few days ago we were living like royal family because my father was indian railway officer but after the floods I was running behind the relief truks brae foot… what we see in Ethopiya now days..

      But today i am in Africa on a forigne mission of Indian Railways and I always slute the comunity of Gujrat for their support at the time of disater..

      That time i was around age of 10 but I can not forget this insidance

      Since then I do visit Morbi to refresh my memories

      I love to be back in Morbi
      Reply
  10.
      padsumbiya rohit d. says:
      May 16, 2010 at 7:16 am

      Morbi is very lucky city for my family and the people of this city is very kind and always helpful.such a morbi is a gujrat’s paris
      It is pleasure to see a site about Morbi…
      Reply
  11.
      JIGAR SONI says:
      June 15, 2010 at 12:15 pm

      MORBI IS VERY LUCKEY ON MY FAMILY & ALL MORBI.
      Reply
  12.
      hitesh says:
      June 22, 2010 at 9:19 am

      hello i m origanally from mumbai but my grand father and great grand father was also from mobri and he was a lawyer can you tel me from where i can get all the details of the lawyer from the year 1900 to 1970
      Reply
  13.
      urvish says:
      June 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm

      i am in morbi for 23 years and i have not found any road being better,its getting werse,people getting rich but morbi becoming poor day by day.its shame.
      Reply
          *
            Bharat says:
            August 19, 2010 at 9:53 am

            Dear urvish
            I agree with you. But now we have to do this. please write to Mr Kanabhai(MLA), Mr Girishbhai pethapara(INDISTRALIST), Mohanbhai (MLA),Rajubhai(INDISTRALIST), Bechar mama ((INDISTRALIST), Vallabhbhai(INDISTRALIST),
            Thanks & regards
            Reply
  14.
      kalpak says:
      July 5, 2010 at 7:55 pm

      wonderful site
      Reply
  15.
      jaydeep kavar says:
      July 21, 2010 at 8:39 am

      i am interested in the history of morbi. i am living in morbi ,so please help me for determine all the association of morbi
      Reply
          *
            admin says:
            July 21, 2010 at 9:47 pm

            Our new Portal project is under pipeline. We will be launching it soon!
            Reply
  16.
      jaydeep kavar says:
      July 21, 2010 at 8:58 am

      morbi is good city in the education and in industrial growth but major problem is that the politicians of morbi are not good,They are selfish so
      MADE YONGUSTER UNION AGAINST RAJNITI OF MORBI
      Reply
          *
            admin says:
            July 21, 2010 at 9:41 pm

            Agree!
            Reply
  17.
      HAS says:
      August 8, 2010 at 2:49 pm

      Dear Friends,

      11-08 is near…

      Don’t forget to pay your homage- Shradhanjli to Shahids of 1979 Honarat…
      Reply
  18.
      HAS says:
      September 4, 2010 at 3:26 pm

      Dear Friends,
      Here is a poem describing Morbi’s heritage beautifully which was sent to me by a friend.

      Ame revasi…

      Ame revasi mayurpuri na tuku morbi nam,
      Green chowk na tower upar thi dekhay aakhu gam.

      Sohagan ni sethi jevi bazaar ekaj sarkhi,
      Pardesine pyari lage joi ne Uthe harkhi.

      Na kai unchu na kai nichu ek sarkhu tamam,
      Ame revasi… …

      Joi liyo aa mani mandir chhe, kala kruti no namuno,
      same khad khad machhu vaheti, jane sagar ghuno,
      ahi besi ne aam jano na thata niyay na kam.
      Ame revasi… …

      Maha mahopadhya sankarji no aashram chhe aa juno,
      Vir nanaji ahi suta chhe hato des bhakti no guno…
      Reply
  19.
      devan sanghvi says:
      September 5, 2010 at 11:39 am

      Hi,

      I am looking for my granfathers history , Mr.Pranlal Sanghvi for morbi gujarat, born 1920′s. will be grateful if you can help.
      Regards,
      devan
      Reply
  20.
      Ravi Savsani says:
      September 18, 2010 at 12:28 pm

      Hi… frnds…?
      I am Ravi Savsani 4rm morbi
      I had given a presentation abt flood of morbi in L.D.COLLEGE – A’bad.
      I had collected many information from this site
      Reply
          *
            admin says:
            September 19, 2010 at 9:56 am

            Glad to hear! :)
            Reply
          *
            HAS says:
            September 24, 2010 at 3:13 pm

            I wish you share your presentation with all of us…
            Reply

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It’s called once in Morbi, There were rivers of Milk and Ghee(Butter). This mean Morbi was too prosperous. On that time Morbi was among the Strongest states of India. Morbi Was ruled by many Kingdom. From Mughal Empire to Rajputs and Britishers. From Qutb-ud-din Aybak to Lakhdhirji Thakor.
Sir Waghjee Thakor

Sir Waghjee Thakor

But Morbi got it’s true shine in the era of Sir Waghjee Thakor and Lakhdhirji Thakor. After the death of Ravajiraj, In 1870, his son Waghjee Thakor became the King of Morbi. On that time Waghjee Thakor was just only 13.  So due to his young age, Britishers took the Control of Morbi. In 1879, After becoming eligible, He was announced the King of Morbi. From the very next day he started to increase the prosperity of Morbi Kingdom. He started to build, in 1886, Railway lines for the For the convenience of people and transportation. Not only transportation he built Schools, Colleges and Hospitals also.

After the death of Waghjee Thakor, Prince Lakhdhirji Thakor announced the King of Morbi. He also did remarkable job in the History of Morbi. In his time Electric powerhouse and Telephone exchange were built. He also built Temples, Technical High School and Engineering college. This college is now know as the name of ‘L.E.College’.

In 1947, India became independent and Morbi had been associated with the India.

So this was the talk of old Morbi and It’s kingdom. After that Modern Morbi come into existence. Morbi started to grow in all sides. Right now Morbi is the hub of the Ceramic and Wall clock industries. With near about 390 Ceramic and 150 Wall clocks industries, Morbi has it’s own special place among Indian Industries.

There are always some disasters associated with any city or place. Morbi was getting success over success. But suddenly it got two breaks over it. Yes Morbi has been survived from 2 biggest disasters. Even world has noticed these disasters. In 1979, Burst of Macchu – 2 Dam and in 2000, Biggest earthquake of Indian history.
Morbi Flood

Morbi is situated on the bank of Machchu River. Machchu Dam was built over the Machchu River for the convenience of Morbi people.
Relief work After Morbi Flood

Relief work After Morbi Flood
Morbi after Flood

Morbi after Flood

It was the day of 11 August, 1979. It was heavy raining since last 2 days. All work had been stopped due to heavy rain. People were enjoying the rain. Suddenly at 3:30 in the noon, one of the Dam Wall fall down and Game of the Death begun. Within 2 hours whole Morbi had been control by the water of Machchu River.

People with multi-storey building climbed up on the Top floor. But there were no such buildings exist on that time. Some unlucky people had been shielded in their house and couldn’t come out alive.

There were near about 12000 people died in this flood. Not only people but animals also…. Lots of hands of help came from around the world to survive the Morbi after this disasters. It took near about 3 years for Morbi to wake up form this disaster. And again started to work…
Earthquake January 2001
Nehru Gate after Earthquake

Nehru Gate after Earthquake

26th January 2001, India was celebrating it’s 52nd Republic Day. Suddenly a quake of 7.9 ruined some part of Gujarat. The center point of this earthquake was just 80kms away from Morbi. This time old Morbi, inside area of Nehru Gate, had been affected more. Near about 250 died in this disaster. Most of Historical places dilapidated after this disaster.

This time also lots of help came from around the World. Even Rich citizens helped a lot this time. And now what…. a whole New Modern Morbi exist! But this help couldn’t save the old Historical places.
Mughal Empire
« Morbi Geographical Location
Places to Visit in Morbi »
26 Responses to “Morbi History”

   1.
      kanak says:
      December 20, 2009 at 7:34 am

      sir,

      i m searching some paintings of RAJA OF MORBI,
      RAJA OF DHRANGDRA, THE THAKORE SAHEB OF LIMRI, THE THAKORE SAHEB OF MORVI,
      from painting by Mr.Frank Brooks in 1903

      can u help me to find
      where i can see this paintings..?
      Reply
          *
            Mehul Manek says:
            September 13, 2010 at 12:10 pm

            Actually all the stuffs you want is almost impossible to see without any political influence…if you have such kind of influence than you can definitely see those…You should go to see The NEW PALACE which was later build by king of morbi….Its said that the situation of this palace is as it was when King Family used to live there…..
            Reply
   2.
      HAS says:
      December 28, 2009 at 2:57 pm

      It is pleasure to see a site about Morbi…
      Reply
   3.
      Durgesh parmar says:
      January 9, 2010 at 5:02 pm

      Nice work who have done this. its been good experience to visit this site. but moderator should put some more picture and detail in history section.
      Reply
   4.
      jadeja chandrasinh says:
      January 12, 2010 at 5:44 pm

      earthqwake january 2001
      Reply
   5.
      HAS says:
      January 21, 2010 at 2:09 pm

      After seeing 1979 flood & 2001 earthquake pictures and than reading the story of Morbi’s wake up to the disasters and bounce back is really heart touching.
      An old film’s song is come to my mind,
      Aye Mere Pyare Watan, Aye Mere Bichhde Chaman Tujh Pe Dil Qurban…
      Reply
   6.
      RAVINDRASINH JADEJA says:
      February 9, 2010 at 10:42 am

      we r looking the site of morbi then me and my frnd mr.yograjsinh jadeja desid to search for mor images and other the mising history of morbi,and the last thing is we r proud to the people of the city of MAHARAJA SHREE WAGHJI THAKOR.
      Reply
   7.
      HAS says:
      March 2, 2010 at 2:29 pm

      I advised all to visit Rajkot’s museum located at Jubilee Garden. There is a good collection of Rajwada of Saurashtra’s symbols, flags, Pagris or Mukuts, portraits, Tamrapatras, coins etc.
      Reply
   8.
      Krupal says:
      April 23, 2010 at 9:19 am

      Morbi is very lucky city for my family and the people of this city is very kind and always helpful.such a morbi is a gujrat’s paris
      Reply
   9.
      Akhil Sahai says:
      April 30, 2010 at 1:26 pm

      On 11 th August 1979 at 03:00 we decided to see heavy flow of water in rive Matchchuu, we about come out of our house then we saw a sea of water climbing towards us, we de all together decided to reach Morbi Railway station as it was safe and gigantic, but within five minuts we saw some peoples were wiped away by the intense force of water. Then my mome decided to stay back in home in a order to have our dead bodies together for our reletives, it was horible. Within three hours Morbi become a graveyard, there were dead bodys of human and animals some of them were climbe on to third floor as well. Some how our railway quarters were able sustained in the mid of disater, all our food stuffs were marruned in water ,like rice,
      Maze,Atta. container of these stuff blasted like a boiler because of water.
      Next morning Morbi was under the cover of 1 foot soft mud, it was very difficult to walk in side the room
      Three days we were drinking rain water and some rice
      Fourth day Indian Army was able to enter in Morbi becouse of road blokage and debries.
      There were chance of sprading Malariya, Plage but we kept our self alive, Thanks my Mom and Papa and locals.

      Few days ago we were living like royal family because my father was indian railway officer but after the floods I was running behind the relief truks brae foot… what we see in Ethopiya now days..

      But today i am in Africa on a forigne mission of Indian Railways and I always slute the comunity of Gujrat for their support at the time of disater..

      That time i was around age of 10 but I can not forget this insidance

      Since then I do visit Morbi to refresh my memories

      I love to be back in Morbi
      Reply
  10.
      padsumbiya rohit d. says:
      May 16, 2010 at 7:16 am

      Morbi is very lucky city for my family and the people of this city is very kind and always helpful.such a morbi is a gujrat’s paris
      It is pleasure to see a site about Morbi…
      Reply
  11.
      JIGAR SONI says:
      June 15, 2010 at 12:15 pm

      MORBI IS VERY LUCKEY ON MY FAMILY & ALL MORBI.
      Reply
  12.
      hitesh says:
      June 22, 2010 at 9:19 am

      hello i m origanally from mumbai but my grand father and great grand father was also from mobri and he was a lawyer can you tel me from where i can get all the details of the lawyer from the year 1900 to 1970
      Reply
  13.
      urvish says:
      June 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm

      i am in morbi for 23 years and i have not found any road being better,its getting werse,people getting rich but morbi becoming poor day by day.its shame.
      Reply
          *
            Bharat says:
            August 19, 2010 at 9:53 am

            Dear urvish
            I agree with you. But now we have to do this. please write to Mr Kanabhai(MLA), Mr Girishbhai pethapara(INDISTRALIST), Mohanbhai (MLA),Rajubhai(INDISTRALIST), Bechar mama ((INDISTRALIST), Vallabhbhai(INDISTRALIST),
            Thanks & regards
            Reply
  14.
      kalpak says:
      July 5, 2010 at 7:55 pm

      wonderful site
      Reply
  15.
      jaydeep kavar says:
      July 21, 2010 at 8:39 am

      i am interested in the history of morbi. i am living in morbi ,so please help me for determine all the association of morbi
      Reply
          *
            admin says:
            July 21, 2010 at 9:47 pm

            Our new Portal project is under pipeline. We will be launching it soon!
            Reply
  16.
      jaydeep kavar says:
      July 21, 2010 at 8:58 am

      morbi is good city in the education and in industrial growth but major problem is that the politicians of morbi are not good,They are selfish so
      MADE YONGUSTER UNION AGAINST RAJNITI OF MORBI
      Reply
          *
            admin says:
            July 21, 2010 at 9:41 pm

            Agree!
            Reply
  17.
      HAS says:
      August 8, 2010 at 2:49 pm

      Dear Friends,

      11-08 is near…

      Don’t forget to pay your homage- Shradhanjli to Shahids of 1979 Honarat…
      Reply
  18.
      HAS says:
      September 4, 2010 at 3:26 pm

      Dear Friends,
      Here is a poem describing Morbi’s heritage beautifully which was sent to me by a friend.

      Ame revasi…

      Ame revasi mayurpuri na tuku morbi nam,
      Green chowk na tower upar thi dekhay aakhu gam.

      Sohagan ni sethi jevi bazaar ekaj sarkhi,
      Pardesine pyari lage joi ne Uthe harkhi.

      Na kai unchu na kai nichu ek sarkhu tamam,
      Ame revasi… …

      Joi liyo aa mani mandir chhe, kala kruti no namuno,
      same khad khad machhu vaheti, jane sagar ghuno,
      ahi besi ne aam jano na thata niyay na kam.
      Ame revasi… …

      Maha mahopadhya sankarji no aashram chhe aa juno,
      Vir nanaji ahi suta chhe hato des bhakti no guno…
      Reply
  19.
      devan sanghvi says:
      September 5, 2010 at 11:39 am

      Hi,

      I am looking for my granfathers history , Mr.Pranlal Sanghvi for morbi gujarat, born 1920′s. will be grateful if you can help.
      Regards,
      devan
      Reply
  20.
      Ravi Savsani says:
      September 18, 2010 at 12:28 pm

      Hi… frnds…?
      I am Ravi Savsani 4rm morbi
      I had given a presentation abt flood of morbi in L.D.COLLEGE – A’bad.
      I had collected many information from this site
      Reply
          *
            admin says:
            September 19, 2010 at 9:56 am

            Glad to hear! :)
            Reply
          *
            HAS says:
            September 24, 2010 at 3:13 pm

            I wish you share your presentation with all of us…
            Reply

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Gallery
Nehru Gate Morbi Map Lion Statue Royal Horse
Latest Comments

    * khush chauhan: Hii...Morbi known as the parris of the Saurashtra....
    * aghara: i had prove that morbi is only city of proud to ha...
    * HAS: "Ajanta" group gives Morbi a global identity......
    * Raj: i love morvi b'cos it's my native place...
    * Jadeja Pradyumansinh: Ajanta is cheating all girls who are working in aj...