We are proud to say the least that such rare find has been shared with us. I had heard about the Maharajas in the princely states of Limbdi and Jamnagar and some of the prominent ismailis living in those times working for the maharajas; as my mother used to relate. But this is actually proved with photographs to make it so poignant . This makes me say I wish I was there at the time.

My mother was from Kathiawar Limbdi; but we never had a chance even to visit this place . Her narration has suddenly come alive for me. It has also given us an insight into how people used to dress and look in those times with pagdi and feta; as well as their closeness to the Imam of the time.
Most of the jamat not was not urbanized; yet devout in their belief and worked very sincerely for the Imam.

We thank the Kotharis and all who have been instrumental in preserving these photos so well at the time when photography was not so advanced. Our humble shukranas for all their efforts.