Himatnagar

Himatnagar or Himmatnagar is a municipality in Sabarkantha district in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the district. The city is on the bank of the river Hathmati.In 1658, Aurangzeb became emperor and reintroduced jiziya. Through his farman of 1665 he prohibited Jains and Hindus from closing their shops on 'Pachusan', last day of the month and eleventh day; ordered that arrangements be made to ensure that Kolis of Himmatnagar do not disturb Muslims when they recite their Friday prayers.