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Junagadh
Also known as Junagarh, Djunagarh
Junagadh () is the city and headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Located at the foot of the Girnar hills, southwest of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar (the state capital), it is the seventh largest city in the state.
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Junagadh is a city in Gujarat, India, situated at the base of the Girnar hills and serving as the administrative center for Junagadh district. As the seventh largest city in the state, it is positioned southwest of Gujarat's major centers, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
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Place details
- Locality
- Junagadh
- Region
- Gujarat
- Country
- India
- Population
- 319,462
- Timezone
Travel guide
Understand
This city is surrounded by hills, hence an ideal place for a fort to be built.
See
thumb|Tomb of Bahar-ud-din Bhar thumb|Tomb of Mahabat Khan thumb|214px|Ashok Shilalekh thumb|Girnar Hills from Damodar Kund
Buy
A sealed tin of 900 grams Kesar Keri (mango pulp) costs around ₹100.
One kg of mango (Kesar, Alphonso) costs ₹200 at the max.
Eat
Dal Puri and Aaloo Puri available in various stalls near Junagadh museum. Kesar Keri (mangoes).
Drink
thumbnail|Kesar mango juice is a famous item from Junagadh Kashmiri Lime Soda Juice made of the famous Kesar mangoes of Junadadh.
Go next
Gir Forest National Park - If you're staying in Junagadh, arrive early at Sasan Gir, to go on the morning safari. There is no mid-day batch. So, if you are a late riser, chances are you will have to wait long hours for the evening batch. Check the latest timings with residents a day in advance.
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Article
29 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Early history
- Chudasama dynasty
- Gujarat sultanate
- Under the Mughal Empire
- Junagadh state
- British period
- Accession by India
- Timelines
- Ruling dynasties
- Accession to India
- Geography
- Climate
- Demographics
- Administration
- Utilities
- Transportation
- Road
- Rail
- Air
- Local transport
- Economy
- Education
- Culture
- Notable
- See also
- References
- External links
Junagadh () is the city and headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Located at the foot of the Girnar hills, 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.
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