The Gujarat sultanate, brought in another provincial style to Gujarat- the Indo-Saracenic style, which drew heavily from both Islamic and Hindu art and architecture. Good examples of this architecture blend can be seen in Ahmedabad, Dholka, Cambay and Surat. But one of the greatest complexes of Indo-Saracenic architecture, rivaling Fatehpur Sikri near Agra and Bidar in south India, as one of the greatest Islamic complexes in India.

        Champaner was earlier the capital of the Chauhan Rajputs, who had their fort on 822 meter high Pawagadh peak, a holy place of pilgrimage. On the hill can be seen the old fort with it’s superb rocky defenses, the Makai kota where the rulers kept their grain, the ruins of Patai Rawal palace, Naulakha kotha mansion, the 11th century Laukalish temple, wells and numerous religious monuments.

        In order to conquer this fort which would not be possible by direct assault was impossible, Sultan Muhammad Beghada built a city, Muhammadabad near the fortified hill of Pawagadh, awaited chance for a suitable seige. The main monument in the citadel of Muhammad Shah’s citadel in Champaner, beside the high walls and custom house, is the Jumma masjid(1513 A.D.), with an exquisitely carved entrance, a vast and imposing courtyard surrounded by cloistered galleries, and intricate all that speak of the quality of the artisans who worked at Champaner.

        The elevation in the front shows 5 pointed arches and slim minarets flanking the central arch, perfectly proportioned. The Shahr masjid with 4 rows of ornate pillars, domes and delicate carved mihrabs, Nagina masjid with a fine arcade and Kevda masjid is also a sight not to go unmissed.

Accomodation
        Accomodation can be availed at Hotel Champaner(Gujarat tourism), Dharamshalas at Machi, Pawagadh.