Shashankamouli Dwibhashyam

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The Emergence of Bhuj

This research delves into a crucial aspect of Kutch's history: the emergence of Bhuj. It examines the perspectives of trade networks and settlement morphology to understand how settlements initially formed in Kutch. By analyzing these factors, the research aims to uncover the processes that led to the development of Bhuj as a significant city. Additionally, it seeks to predict what Bhuj might have looked like during its formative stages, providing insights into the historical and cultural evolution of the region.

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The Emergence of Bhuj through the narratives of Trade and Settlement-Morphology

An introduction to Kutch

Trade in Kutch, and how it contributed to the formation of settlements

Following a trade route and the settlements that grew along it

The first two settlements en route

The next four settlements en route

The final settlement before reaching the port

An oasis in the middle of Kutch

How the oasis looked before and after a formal establishment as a city