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Detailed explanation-1: -Sanjan is known for excavations related to art, including Hindu sculptures from various time periods. Excavations were carried out in 2002, which revealed human skeletons, coins, pottery items, beads and glasses. A Tower of Silence or dokhma, a unique Zoroastrian mortuary structure was also discovered.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to a chronicle written in the 17th century, the Kissah-i-Sanjan, the Parsis first came to India in the 8th century. They landed in Diu, and were later given refuge in Sanjan (Gujarat) by the local king, Jadi Rana.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Story of Sanjan (also Qissa-i Sanjan or Kisse-i Sanjan) (Persian: , Gujarati: /--) is an account of the early years of Zoroastrian settlers on the Indian subcontinent that was originally written in 1599 CE by Parsi priest, Bahman Kaikobad.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sanjan is believed to have been founded by Zoroastrian refugees who sought asylum in Gujarat in 698 AD. A widely believed legend is that the Zoroastrians were offered a filled pot of milk by Jadi Rana, the King of Sanjan to signify that his kingdom was full.