Mandvi Gate, one of the major landmarks of Vadodara built during the Mughal period was renovated in 1736 AD by the Governor, Malharoa Maloji under the orders of Damaji Roa II. Located 3 kms from the city, this impressive square shaped pavilion has three bold arched openings on each of its four sides. It is illuminated on special occasions. Earlier it might be a market place, intermingled by two large streets separating in to four part that meet in the center.