PATAN, a town in Patan district of North Gujarat, was choosen for the Universtiy Headquarter. The historical importance of the place can't be underestimated. for centuries it had been the capital city of a large kingdom extending far beyond the bounds of present day Gujarat, under the 'Solanki' rulers and it is also a very important seat of Jain scholarship. It is the holy land of Hemchadracharya, a great thinker who made valuable contribution to the studies in grammar, literature of Shahastralinga and Khan sarovar, the Jain temples of Panchasara and a few other remains in and around the place testify to the glory that was Patan.

After last Vaghela ruler, Karan Ghelo lost to Ulugh Khan in 1289 AD, the Muslims plundered the town, destroyed the temples and ruined the entire city. Today, one can barely find the traces of such a magnificent town. The most significant monuments in Patan are Rani ki Vav, Sahastralinga Talav and Khan Sarovar.