Junagadh

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Junagadh is the city and headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Located at the foot of the Girnar hills, 355 kilometres (221 mi) southwest of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar (the state capital), it is the seventh largest city in the state.

Literally translated, Junagadh means "Old Fort". It was a part of Saurashtra state and later Bombay state. In 1960, in consequence of the Maha Gujarat movement, it became part of the newly formed Gujarat state.

The name Junagadh is derived from the Sanskrit words jīrṇa (old) and garh (fort), meaning "old fort". The name refers to the ancient fortifications located at the foot of Mount Girnar. In historical records, the city has been referred to by names such as Girivraja and Ujjayanta, reflecting its antiquity and religious significance.

An early structure, Uparkot Fort, is located on a plateau in the middle of town. It was originally built in 319 BCE during the Mauryan dynasty by Chandragupta. The fort remained in use until the 6th century, after which it was abandoned for approximately 300 years. It was later rediscovered by the Chudasama ruler Graharipu in 976 CE. The...

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