Jawahar palace
The known history of Jawahar goes back to the 12th century. In the village names of Bakhari of ancient Mahikavati, Jawahar is mentioned as a Yavsahar audience. It was attacked by Muhammadin Sardar in 1239. It was then ruled by local Koli and tribal people. The Shilahar dynasty of North Konkan ruled here till the 13th century. These tribal kings had taken over the throne of Muhammad Tughlaq of Delhi in 1341. Then in 1664, when Shivaji Maharaj invaded Surat, he traveled through this region. The place where the then king visited Shivaji Maharaj is the Shirpa Mal in Jawahar. When Shivaji Maharaj plundered Surat for the second time in 1670, the kings remained neutral for fear of the Mughals. On 5th June 1672, Moropant Pingale won the Jawahar. Before independence, Jawahar taluka in Palghar district was an institution of Mukne dynasty. On March 20, 1948, Jawahar Sansthan was merged with India. The Jai Vilas Palace, the palace of Jawahar, which bears witness to this institution, is on the verge of oblivion today.
There are a total of two palaces in Jawahar. The old palace is near ST stand and the new palace is on Jawahar-Vikramgad road. The old palace was built by King Patangshah and the new palace was built by Yashwantrao Mukne from 1938 to 1942. Among them, the old palace has been destroyed and the new palace Jai Vilas Palace is still in good condition. It is a very beautiful, grand and spacious one storey building. At that time, it cost Rs 50,000 to build this palace. The stone used for this structure is brought from this village, which is 15 km from Jawahar. No one currently lives in this palace. Mahendra Singh Mukne, a descendant of the Mukne dynasty, has settled in Pune. They come here several times a year. They come to celebrate Dussehra. Therefore, if Dussehra comes here, one can have the good fortune to see this building from inside. If you take a tour of the courtyard of this palace, you will see a very spectacular and panoramic view of Jawaharlal Nehru from the rear point. The palace has oil paintings, antiques, chandeliers, guns, princes' toys, etc. of the Mukne dynasty. The Mukne kings have kept permanent servants here. With their permission, the palace can be seen from outside and photographed. There are many dals in the palace. Also, the view of the sunset from the domes on the roof of the palace is eye-catching. The palace is a masterpiece of post-medieval architecture. The renovation work of this palace is in full swing and entertainment activities will be started here soon.
If you are interested in history, it is a pleasure to see the old palace. The coat of arms of the old palace and the town hall give you a glimpse of past glory. The old palace is still unforgettable with its carved wooden pillars, beams, oil paintings of King Digvijay Singh and Queen Priyamvada, ramparts, towers, stone arches at the entrance. It is a privilege to see the palace built by the popular royal family who built a dam for the ryots at their own expense.