When you say Pratap Madgha ni Pol, the first thing that would come to a Barodian’s mind would be; the Ganpati. Reach at the regal Lehripura Gate and stroll through the busy lane of Mangal Bazaar, just take the first right and you will be illumined of the vibrant lighting in the shops. This is the famous Pratap Madgha ni Pol. This pol houses a school which belongs to the pre- independence era. Pol ni Varta explores Pratap Madgha ni Pol which has historical relevance. Etymology An interesting story revolves around the nomenclature of this pol. “We belong to one of those four communities whose native is Rajasthan,” informs Jay Thakur. He is the heir belonging to the seventh generation of the family which had transcended from Rajasthan during the Gaekwad period. Initially, the male members of their family used to deliver posts. So, they were the postmen (also known as ‘tapali’ in Gujarati). [caption id="attachment_18991" alig

Author-Gopi Shah