Junagadh is located at the foot of Jain piligrimage center Girnar Hills. The name when translated to local dialect menas "Old Fort". Another ancient name of the city is "Yonagadh" meaning of "City of the Yona" as this place in the ancient times was inhabited by Greeks under the Indo-Greek Kingdom.
This ancient city was in the control of several dynasties such as Maurya, Solanki, Chudasama. The places of interest we visited here are:
This ancient city was in the control of several dynasties such as Maurya, Solanki, Chudasama. The places of interest we visited here are:
- Uperkot
- Mahabat Maqbara
- Ashokan Rock Edicts
- Bahauddin ka Maqbara
Wonderful photos
ReplyDeleteInteresting to see the architectural features, especially stairways winding around the towers.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful places. I see the European influence in the building on the bottom right.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome place, Rajesh! And, beautiful blue skies as well!! Thanks for sharing!! Have a great new week!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful area, want to see the Gir national park.
ReplyDeleteThe dome is ornately decorated. It would require long time to inspect all the details.
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Where was the lion? Too bad about the car breakdown. .. We've had that happen a few times when traveling ... Not fun, but we " road warriors" have to expect that sometimes. A beautiful place and very interesting history Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. So much details.Very nice photos!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous buildings !!!
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Historic city!!
ReplyDeleteInteresting place to visit! The gateway captured the word (ancient) well
ReplyDeleteSo interesting and amazing architecture.
ReplyDeleteWonderful views, beautiful, I love you've captured, pretty pictures!
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Black & White Abstract
Impressive structures!
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Wonderful building with lots of historie... nice photogrraphs too.
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Interesting collection of photos today. Have a nice week.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive buildings - they look as if they've withstood the test of time.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the Greeks were in India. So much to learn.
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Wonderful post and creative presentation of photos ~ Lovely history too.
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artmusedog and carol
Nice shots..!
ReplyDeleteHistory captured again, beautifully!
ReplyDeleteAt least you 'chose' a beautiful place to break down. What an interesting history.
ReplyDeleteNice captures.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting city!
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Looks like a nice place to enjoy the architecture.Love the staircase to the tower very much.You have spent the time usefully when there was a car breakdown.Thanks for sharing.:)
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Sriram & Krithiga
Great photo. Nice narration. Junagad fort is also a great historical importance. There is a buddhist meditation room three story underground nearly 2000 year old. I love Junagadh.
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures... :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured!
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