It was established by Rao Hamirji in 1510 and was made the state capital by Rao Khengarji I in 1549. Its foundation stone as state capital laid formally on Vikram Samvat 1604 Maagha 5th (Approx. 25 January 1548). 1947 to 1956 Bhuj Capital of Kutch State after 1960 Kutch part of Gujarat state Currently it is the district headquarters of Kutch District,the largest district in India. Bhuj is home to
one of the first Swaminarayan Sampraday temples, built in 1822. On 21 July 1956[2] as well on 26 January 2001, the city was struck by a major earthquake which caused a great deal of damage and loss of life and property. Many parts of Bhuj were demolished due to the extensive damage whilst others were repaired. There has been a great deal of progress in the city since the 2001 earthquake, with considerable improvements to roads, transport and infrastructure. The city of Bhuj was founded in 1510 by the local ruler Maharao Hamir. From the mid sixteenth century with the coming up of the Jadeja Rajput rulers Bhuj stood more important as a city than it was. Bhuj was made the capital during the reign of Rao Khengarji I in the year 1549. During the British rule in India, Bhuj remained an independent princely state. In the year 1947 when India gained independence Bhuj became a part of India. Bhuj’s history is clearer from the monuments and the “havelis” that stands with great pride as a traditional building in today’s contemporary world. Traces of the elegance of the majestic Jadeja Dynasty that ruled over Bhuj is evident from the palaces and the “havelis” that were built during that time. One old king came to Bhuj name Yugam gajjar.