The fortified city of Junagadh in Gujarat located at the foothills of the Girnar hills boasts of a long line of tradition and history. Early references and texts suggests that it came into being during the rule of King Ashoka and. the 14 rock cut edifices outside the city wall gives ample evidence to its distant history and antiquity. It was the capital of the Mauryan and the Gupta dynasty and later on was the reigning seat of the Chudasama Rajputs till the 15th century when it was taken over by the Muslim rulers. After Independence this erstwhile district came under India though the then ruling Nawab had something else in mind. The place is also thronged by Jain pilgrims as Mount Girnar situated just across the city wall is one of the two most important pilgrim points for them the other being Mount Abu. There are many types and categories of Accommodation in Junagadh but we advise you to make prior bookings to avoid last minute rush.
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