Piram Bet

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The Island has been known since fourteenth century and was then held by Baria Kolis of Gujarat. It then passed into the hands of Mokhdaji Gohil of Umrala in 1325. Gohil's power was short lived. About 1347, complains of his piracy were laid before the Emperor Mohammad Tughlug, then in Gujarat quelling a revolt. Advancing in person he attacked Piram,slay Mokhdaji and took over his fort. On Mokhdaji's defeat, the Island was deserted. After this failure no attempt was made to fortify Piram, till, on the decay of Moghul power about the middle of the eighteenth century, a merchant Surat named Mulla Muhammad Ali, built a fort on Piram with an intention to establish himself as an independent chief. The light house tower built from the ruins of Mulla's fortress, is being renovated at present. The whole Island at the present has no drinking water resources and is almost barren of human population.

From:1990 Research Thesis
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Coordinates:   21°36'2"N   72°21'13"E

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  • The Island has been known since fourteenth centuary and was then held by Baria Kolis of Gujarat. It then passed into the hends of Mokhdaji Gohil of Umrala in 1325. Gohil's power was shortlived. About 1347, complains of his piracals were laid before the Emperior Mohammad Tughlug, then in Gujarat quelling a revolt. Advancing in person he attacked Piram,slew Mokhdaji and took over his fort. On Mokhdaji's defeat, the Island was deserted. After this failure no attempt was made to fortify Piram, till, on the decay of Moghul power about the middle of the eighteenth century, a merchent Surat named Mulla Muhammad Ali, built a fort on Piram with an intention to establish himself as an independent chief. The light house tower built from the ruins of Mulla's fortress, is being renovated at present. The whole Island at the present has no drinking water resources and is almost barren of human population. From:1990 Reseach Thesis
  • Great description from Dr. Sakhawala. Hope everyone does something like this while commenting at WikiMapia.
  • Only light house people three to four and manhant of a temple are leiving there as permanent resident. Solar energy is use to light some street light. Otherwise a baren land. It can be become a tourist hub, adverntour hub.
  • such a nice place but what about now ? the government of gujarat have to undertake this place and should develop for turisoum.. now can we go there and any facility for staying there ??
  • Hu Garv Karu Chhu. Ke Piram Gujratma Chhe. Parntu teno Vikash Thavo Joiye,Jo Gujrat Sakar Mane Aape To Teni Kaya Palat Kari Aappu,
  • Any transport from ghogha to piram bet? Timing of boats? is it connected with mobile tower? A day visit can make for picnic? please share the opinions.
  • how can we reach der??
  • First of all you come to ghogha and give permission from ghogha police. And then you go to piram.... I am living in ghogha...
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