It was built in the 11th century. Main Jain Temple, which is in the heart of the city, of Sri Vasupujyaswami Bhahvan is more than 100 years old. Legends Ranakadevi According to legend, during the siege of Junagadh, Jayasimha Siddharaja fell in love with the queen of Khengara, Ranakdevi. He attacked Junagadh and killed Ra'Khengar to claim the fort and the queen, but she refused and fled. She escaped from the city towards the River Bhogaavo. After a long chase, she gave up and instead of becoming the queen of Junagadh she sacrificed her life by forming sati on the banks of Bhogavo River, near the city of Wadhwan. However, before she died she cursed that the river would not flow beyond that spot. There is a temple in honour of Ranakdevi on the banks of the river. Notable people Anil Chavda a Gujarati poet, was born here. Dalpatram (1820-1898) a Gujarati language poet was born in Wadhwan city of Surendranagar district. Jhaverchand Meghani (1896–1947) poet, litterateur, social reformer and freedom fighter. Born in Chotila. Shahabuddin Rathod a Gujarati comedian, hails from this district. Vipul K. Rawal a Hindi film writer was born in Surendranagar. Sukhlal Sanghvi (1880–1978) Jain scholar and philosopher. Born in Limbdi. See also Surendranagar city Surendranagar (Lok Sabha constituency) References External links Official website Surendranagar Collectorate Districts of Gujarat