 An
ancient fortified city rich in myth and legend, Junagadh lies at the
foot of the temple-studded Girnar Hill. It derives its name from the
'old fort', which circles the medieval town.
The Girnar Hills that landscape Junagadh
are a holy sanctuary to the Jains. The history of Mount Girnar dates
back to the awesome empire of Ashoka, one of India's greatest emperors.
Ashoka inscribed 14 edicts on a huge boulder en-route to Mt. Girnar
peak. Junagadh's main feature is the Uperkot fort (upper fort), a sombre
and inaccessible fortress. |
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