Junagadh, at different times in history, was under the influence of four major religions.
Hindu, Bhuddhist, Jain and Muslim. Both political powers
and religious influences enriched the culture and created edifices leaving
their mark on the architecture of Junagadh.
Junagadh Travel Tour Guide was the capital of the Junagadh Travel Tour Guide State under the Muslim rulers
of Babi Nawabs. In Gujarati, `Junagadh' literally means an ancient fort.
There are two fortifications: the fort walls surrounding the town and Uparkot in the west. Uparkot, an ancient citadel located on the higher level of the town, was a stronghold of Mauryans and Gupta Empire and is said tp have survived 16 sieges in the last 1000 years due to its strategic location and difficult access.
The entrance of Uparkot has a fine specimen
of Hindu Toran, leading to flat land dotted with archological sites. The
major sites are Buddhist caves, Baba Pyara caves (2nd century), Adi-Kadi
Vav, Navghan Kuvo and Jami Masjid.
Junagadh Tour Packages - Adi-kadi Vav and Navghan Kuvo were built by the Chudasama Rajputs and are unique water structures among the numerous step wells of Gujarat.
Both these served as sourcesf during teh sieges lasting for years and were essential parts oft he basic need of the hill fort.
The Adi-Kadi
Vav(15th century) has a long flight of 120 steps leading to water, while
the Navghan Kuvo (1260AD) is hewn from soft rock and is 52 meter deep,
reached by a circular staircase winding around the shaft.
Jami Mosque was originally a palace of Ranakdevi, converted into a mosque
by Muhammad begada to commemorate his victory over Junagadh in 1470 AD.
Another interesting artefact from past is `Nilam' canon, brought to Diu
from Egypt to fight against the Prortuguese and it was manufactured by
the order of Suleyman, the Magnificent, King of Turkey.
The Babi rulers of Junagadh Tour Packages, Nawab Mahobat Khat II (1851-82 AD)undertook
the beatification of Junagadh and patronized the construction of several
building and urban design projects like Aina Mahal, Circle Chowk with
clock tower and Dewan Chowk. Other important buildings of the Nawabi period
are Bahauddin College, Manoranjan Guest House, Mahobat Madresa (Narsi
Vidya Mandir).
The most interesting structures are the maqbaras (musoleums)
of the Royal Family. The group of maqbaras represent the creative and
eclectic phase of Nawabi architecture of Junagadh Tour Packages (1878-1911 AD). All
the architectural elements are phase of Nawabi architecture of Junagadh
(1878-1911 AD). All the architectural elements are highly decorative and
remind one, of the last phase of architecture of Lucknow.
The 14 rock edicts (257-56 BC) of the great Emperor Ashoka, inscribed
on a huge stone in Pali script, inscrption by King Rudradaman (150 AD)
and Skandagupta (456 AD) are the proof of importance of Junagadh from
ancient times.
The city was home to one of the great poets of India, Narsinh Mehta (15th century). He was an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, a scholar, philosopher and a social reformer. The `Narsinha Mehta no Choro' near Najewadi Gate was a platform for his religious discouses and Bhajans.
Other places to be visited are the Sakkarbag Zoo, Welingodn Dam, Damodar Kund, Bhavnath Temple, city Rajmahal and Darbar Hall Museum. Girnar is a sacred hill with five peaks visited by millions of Hindus and Jains. The Mahashivratri fair held here is attended by naga sadhus and pilgrims from all over India.
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