Mundra is a census town and a headquarter of Mundra Taluka of Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat.
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Town was fortified in 1728 by Devakaran Seth, Dewan of Deshalji I The Old Mundra town was walled and fortified with the masonry from the ruins of the ancient town of Bhadreshwar, twenty-seven kilometres to the north-east.
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In 1755, Mundra was held and defended by Godji II when he was in revolt against his father Rao Lakhpatji.
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Mundra imposed charges on merchants entering and exiting the town to raise the funds on the advice of Punja, his adviser.
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In 1801, Mundra was given by Fateh Muhammad to another chief called Dosal Ven.
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In 2014, Mundra Port surpassed Kandla in cargo handling and became the largest private port of India.
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Mundra was well known for salt and spice trading in the past and now for tie-dye and block-printed textiles.
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Mundra has a Date Palm Research Station operated by Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University converted from seed farm in 1969.
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Mundra Airport is a private airport operated by Adani Group for scheduled as well as non-scheduled operations.
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