Junagadh is a Famous tourism city of Gujarat India with various exciting and attractive place. Millions of tourists from across the world come to Junagadh every year in various seasons and occasions. Junagadh has long history. The most famous tourist place in Junagadh is Uparkot Fort.

Uparkot Junagadh :

Uparkot is very old fort, from which the city derives its name (jirna means old) stands on the eastern side of Junagadh and has been rebuilt and extended many times centuries in places. Chandragupta Maurya is said to have constructed the fort in 319 BC. the walls are 20m high and a ornate triple gateway Forms the entrance to the fort. It's said the fort was overwhelmed for a full 12 years. In all, it was besieged 16 times.

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In some places, the entrance of Uparkot Fort leads to a number archaeological sites, including Baba Pyara Caves, Navghan Kuvo, Jami Masjid, which was built during Nawab period from the Turkish. The fort, due to its strategic location, is situated at the foot of the Girnar Hills.

There is a famous traditional quote for Uparkot Place “NAVGHAN KUVO JE NAA JOVE AE JIVTO MUVO”.

 Entry fee at Uparkot is Just Rs 1. It is also said that the fort was abandon from the 7th to 10th centuries and, when rediscovered. 

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