It was a Princely State ruled by Jadeja clan of Rajputs until Indian independence in 1947. The most important Morbi buildings are Darbargadh, Mani Mandir, Wellingdon Secretariat, Suspension Bridge, Art Deco Palace and Lukhdhirji Engineering College. Darbargadh, on the banks of the Machhu, is an original residence of Morbi rulers. It can be reached by crossing a gate arcaded facade. Mani Mandir is
a temple in the courtyard of Wellingdon Secretariat. The images of Laxmi Narayan, Mahakali, Ramchandraji, Radha-Krishna and Shiva are worshiped in this temple. Mani Mandir is made out of Jaipur stone with carved elements: arches, brackets, jalis, chhatris and shikhara and is an example of the application of the principles of Rajput architecture by master craftsmen at the turn of the century. The Suspension Bridge was built at the turn of the century. It is 1.25 metres wide and spans 233 metres on the Machchhu River, connecting Darbargadh Palace and Lukhdhirji Engineering College. Recently this bridge has been renovated and opened to tourists. Green Chowk is a town square approached by a series of three gates. European town planning principles inspired the creation of these gates as landmarks in the town. The Nehru Gate is made out of stone using elements of Rajput architecture with a central clock tower, while another one uses elements of western architecture and is capped by a three-storey cast iron frame structure with a dome. The Art Deco Palace (1931–1944) is an example of the influence of the last phase of the European art deco movement. It is a low two-storey granite structure with banded horizontal fenestration, curves and bays, resempling the London underground stations of Charles Holden. Lukhdhirji Engineering College is housed in Nazarbag Palace, a former residence of Morbi rulers.
