These group of warriors were also talented architects and have contributed in erection of most of the historical architect of Kutch The Mistris of these villages have built and developed the infrastructure , temples , community halls around the villages till late 19th century . Many members of Mistri community migrated out of village during the years 1850 to 1940 , the early years of laying of Railway lines in British India and have now settled in various parts of India and East Africa . However , majority of old houses of Mistris with unique architect were destroyed in the earthquake of 26 January 2001
earthquake of 26 January 2001
2001 Gujarat earthquake
Meghpar, Anjar