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The Bhāl region (Hindi: भाल प्रदेश, Land of the Chudasamas) of Gujarat state, India, is spread across the political boundaries of three districts; namely Bhavnagar district, Ahmedabad district, and Anand District. The Bhal region is situated on the deltas of the Sabarmati, Bhogawo, Bhada, Lilka and other rivers that flow east and southeast off the Kathiawar peninsula into the Gulf of Cambay. The word Bhaal (Gujarati: ભાલ) (Hindi: भाल) seems to have been derived from the Sanskrit word भाल which means forehead. Such a name is given to this region probably because it is mostly as flat as a forehead with almost entire region's soil without any stones, pebbles or gravel.
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- Rivers flowing through Bhal region
- Wildlife and birds
- Archaeological and historical sites
- Pilgrimage sites
- Fairs
- Notable Rulers
- New projects coming in Bhal region
- References
Bhalia Wheat is a major farm cultivation in the region.
Rivers flowing through Bhal region
The Ghelo River starts near Babra in Amreli district and meets the Gulf of Cambay in the Bhal Region.
The Kalubhar River starts near Babra in Amreli District and meets the Gulf of Cambay in the Bhal Region. The Rangholi River is a major tributary.
The Sabarmati River is at the northeastern end of the Bhal. The Vatrak River and the Bhogawo Rivers are major tributaries of the Sabarmati.
Wildlife and birds
Archaeological and historical sites
Gamph was a small state of India, ruled by chudasama Rajputs, There are 52 Estates of Chudasama Rajputs in the Dhandhuka area which all are the Bhayads of former Gamph state. These Rajputs are descended from the old Rah Dynasty of Junagadh.
Pilgrimage sites
Fairs
Notable Rulers
Chudasama Rajput was notable rulers of Bhal, they came here from Junagadh.