Bhuj, formerly sacred to the snake Bhujang, was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the capital of Cutch State by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital was formally laid on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th (approx. 25 January 1548). After 1590, when Rao was forced to acknowledge Mughal supremacy, Bhuj was known as Suleiman Nagar among Muslims. The walls were built by Rao Godji I in 1723[dubious – discuss], and the Bhujiya Fort by Devkaran Seth in Rao Deshalji I’s time (1718 – 1741).
- Country – India
- State – Gujarat
- District – Kutch
- Area – 56 km2 (22 sq mi)
- Elevation – 110 m (360 ft)
- Population (2011) – 148,834
- Density – 2,700/km2 (6,900/sq mi)
- Official Languages – Gujarati
- PIN – 370001
