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	Junagadh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Junagadh is a city, in Junagadh District, in the Indian state of Gujarat.
		Junagadh is a former princely state of British India.
		The Junagadh Government, therefore, has requested that in order to avoid bloodshed, hardship, loss of life and property and to preserve the dynasty, you should be approached to give your assistance to the administration particularly with a view to preserve law and order, which is threatened by aggressive elements from outside.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Junagadh (523 words)

	Junagadh in Gujarat, Travelling in Junagadh, Juna Gadh Fort, Gir Forest in Junagadh, Temples of Junagadh, Mahabat ...
		Junagadh, an ancient fortified city rich in myth and legend is situated in erstwhile Saurashtra, at the foot of Mount Girnar on the northern fringes of the Gir forest.
		Junagadh is a veritable treasure trove of ancient temples, museums, palaces and caves.
		Chorwad Beach: 66 kilometres from Junagadh and 23 kilometres from the fishing centre of Veraval, Chorwad is a delightful resort on the sunny coast of Gujarat.
	www.indiantravelportal.com /gujarat/junagarh (983 words)

	Encyclopedia article: Junagadh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Junagadh is a former princely state (additional info and facts about princely state) of British India (additional info and facts about British India).
		Pakistan disputed Junagadh's accession to India, and the ruler and many of his ministers fled to Pakistan (A Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947).
		Junagadh became a part of the Indian state of Saurashtra (additional info and facts about Saurashtra) until November 1, 1956, when Saurashtra became part of Bombay state (additional info and facts about Bombay state).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/ju/junagadh.htm (342 words)

	Welcome to Gujarattours.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Girnar Hills that landscape Junagadh are a holy sanctuary to the Jains.
		Junagadh was the capital of the Junagadh State under the Muslim rulers of Babi Nnwabs.
		The Junagadh town is located at the foothills of the sacred hill of Girnar and occupies a special place in the history of Gujarat.
	www.gujarattours.com /junagadh.htm (329 words)

	Jungadh
		The 160 sq foot hall of the Bahuddin college is noted for it's wood carvings seen on the timber roof, the galleries and the carved brackets, the Sardar bagh palace for it's stucco carvings and the Rang mahal palace for it's fancy canvas ceiling.
		Roaming around the streets of Junagadh look for a number of old havelis, known for their jarokhas (intricately bracketed balconies) and wood carvings and the town gates including the Majevdi gate, the Junagadh gate near the new Maqbara cluster and the Reay gate, an imposing 2 storeyed cresent archway with domes and minarets.
		Junagadh museum in Sakkarbagh, has a memorable collection of of pre-historic and proto-historic implements made from stone and bone, stone sculpture including a 9th century Vishnu, bronze sculpture of the medival period, copper inscriptions and manuscripts, consorting with an average collection of silverware, glass, porcelain, wood carvings, traditional textiles, folk art and unimpressive miniature paintings.
	www.angelfire.com /id2/MyJunagadh (1619 words)

	Indbazaar - Travel Now :: Junagadh
		Junagadh, is an interesting town situated right at the base of the Girnar hills and is located 315 kms south-west of Ahmedabad.
		From the 2nd to the 4th century, Junagadh was the capital of Gujarat, under the Kshattrapa rulers.
		Junagadh is famous for chikoo (sapotas) and kesar mangoes and these fruits are easily available in the local market.
	www.indbazaar.com /travel/index2.asp?loc=13 (409 words)

	Junagadh travel guide,gujarat,Junagadh tour operator,travelling junagarh,tourist information,tourist ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Junagadh offers a tremendous variety of monuments, museums and wildlife, and a unique atmosphere of the Nawabi period like a miniature Hyderabad.
		Junagadh is a exciting city to explore for anyone with an interest in architecture and a taste for history.
		A Nilamtope (canon) was acquired by the Nawab of Junagadh from a Turkish Sultan.
	www.tourmyindia.com /states/gujrat/junagadh.html (681 words)

	Junagadh tour and travel package, gujarat tour, travel gujarat. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A highly revered pilgrimage which attracts thousand of pilgrims every year, Junagadh is one of the most picturesque town in India.Dotted with historical monuments and religious places, the small town at the base of the holy Girnar mountain makes on interesting destination.
		Junagadh is one of the oldest towns of India.
		Junagadh is connected by rail with Ahmedabad and Bombay.
	www.indiaprofile.com /destinations/junagadh.htm (1844 words)

	Jinnah and Junagadh
		On Junagadh and Kashmir both sides were to adopt utterly inconsistent stands on five crucial issues - the democratic principle, the communal factor, geographical contiguity, the sanctity of the ruler's Instrument of Accession; and the use of force.
		Shah Nawaz Bhutto, father of Z. Bhutto and Dewan of Junagadh, wrote to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, on August 19: "We are awaiting the formal acceptance of Junagadh's accession to the Pakistan Dominion and I should be glad if you would kindly arrange to convey it as soon as possible" (p.
		If, however, the ruler of Junagadh is not prepared to submit this issue to a referendum and if the Dominion of Pakistan, in utter disregard of the wishes of the people and the principles governing the matter, enter into arrangement by which Junagadh is to be part of the Federation of Pakistan...
	www.flonnet.com /fl1820/18200780.htm (2023 words)

	Junagadh Gujarat
		Junagadh was the capital of Gujarat under the Kshatrapa rulers from the 2nd to 4th centuries.
		It is 4km east of Junagadh and is the main tourist attraction in the area.
		About 2km east of Junagadh and 6km from the foot of Girnar Hill, between the two places, is an edict of Emperor Ashok inscribed on a rock dating from the 3rd century BC.
	www.naturalnirvana.com /India/IndianStates/Gujarat/Junagadh.htm (1628 words)

	city guide, city tour, travel destinations in india - Goamit Holidays
		Located at a distance of 64 kilometres from Sasangir, Junagadh is the district to which the famous Sasangir lion sanctuary belongs.
		Junagadh is regarded as an important heritage site and is a must include in your excursion itinerary.
		Easily accessible from the nearby towns and cities, Junagadh is a convenient base to reach the nearby Somnath, a popular place for Hindu pilgrims.
	www.goamit.com /cityguide_diu.html (974 words)

	The Original \|\| Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday \|\| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Junagadh is the principal town and commercial hub of the Sorath region.
		The city of Junagadh is nestled in the lap of Mt Girnar.
		Junagadh itself is a business and administrative headquarter of the Sorath area.
	www.swaminarayan.info /mandirs/junagadh.asp (334 words)

	GujaratPlus.com - Cities of Gujarat - Junagadh
		Junagadh is situated right at the base of the temple-studded Girnar Hill, and is the departure point for visits to the Gir Forest.
		However, the inhabitants were predominantly Hindu and the nawab soon found himself in exile, which perhaps explains the sorry state of his former palace and fort.
		Junagadh's taxis seem to be mostly I940s vintage Ford Plymouths, and there're dozens of them; probably the greatest concentration of working examples any where in the world.
	www.gujaratplus.com /web/gujarat/cities/junagadh.htm (410 words)

	The Hindu : Nawab wants Musharraf to plead Junagadh's case
		As if the Kashmir dispute is not enough, the `Nawab of Junagadh' has sprung up from nowhere to claim that accession of Junagadh (now part of Rajasthan) to India is disputed and that Pakistan should not ignore the sentiments of the `subjects of Junagadh' as and when it takes up the issue with India.
		Junagadh continues to figure on the official map of Pakistan as part of its territory along Kashmir.
		The Nawab maintained that during the rule of his grandfather and his forefathers, the state of Junagadh was a land of honey and milk.
	www.hindu.com /thehindu/2001/07/12/stories/0112000a.htm (504 words)

	Tsunami News for Junagadh, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The 2005 projected population for Junagadh, India is 186,165
		RAJKOT: Junagadh Mayor and BJP MLA Mahendra Mashru was arrested on Wednesday for...
		RAJKOT: Rajesh Kum, a fisherman from Mangrol in Junagadh district, was out at sea when the tsunami struck on Sunday.
	danger.mongabay.com /earthquake/2004/Junagadh.html (152 words)

	Shribai Kanya Chhatralay Education Trust, Junagadh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Junagadh is centered between Dwarka, Porbandar, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar.
		Poorer parents are reluctant to send their girls, in particular, to large cities due to lack of accommodation, financial and security issues.
		At present, there are no kanya Chattralays in Junagadh for our community and through this project we aim to provide this facility.
	www.sspgm.net /educationtrustjunagadh.html (423 words)

	Tradewings Travel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		One of the most historic cities in India, Junagadh is filled with architectural relics of the Mauryan and Gupta dynasties, the Rajput rulers, the Gujarat sultanate, the British and the Nawabs of Junagadh.This town is also known as Girnar or Devagiri and is a pilgrimage centre for Jains.
		The name Junagadh is taken from the fort which surrounds the old city.
		This stunning mausoleum of one of the nawabs of Junagadh is resplendent with silver doors and intricate architecture, including minarets encircled by spiralling stairways.
	www.tradewingstravel.com /gujarat/junagadh.jsp (826 words)

	rediff.com: Arvind Lavakare nails Pakistan's lies on Junagadh and Hyderabad
		Since the truths of Junagadh's and Hyderabad's homecoming are relatively unknown to today's generation of Indians and since the truths should necessarily concern all Indians here and abroad, even as they are now valiantly countering Pakistan's trickery on its tenet of terrorism, those two old bits of history are recalled here today.
		The fact, instead, is that in mid-September that year it was Junagadh, as a part of Pakistan, that sent troops into Babariawad (a group of 51 villages) and Mangrol (a teeny princely State) -- both entities located in the heart of Junagadh and both of which had already acceded to India.
		Junagadh's nawab was "an eccentric of rare vintage" whose "chief preoccupation in life was dogs, of which he owned hundreds".
	www.rediff.com /news/2002/jan/01arvind.htm (1559 words)

	Junagadh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Uparkot forms the ancient Junagadh, which was named Mustafabad by, Mahmud Begada, This name, however, did not survive the death of its founder.
		It is the hall where erstwhile Nawabs of Junagadh used to hold court.
		It is 400 kms south west of Ahmedabad and 66 kms from Junagadh.
	www.ahmedabad.com /travel/cities/junagadh.htm (1097 words)

	Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Junagadh was a state on the coast of
		It was therefore not surprising that in Junagadh’s case Nehru and Patel agreed that the final voice, like in any other such case, for example Kashmir or Hyderabad, should be that of the people ascertained through a plebiscite.
		The Nawab of Junagadh refused to recognise this accession, asserting that as an “attached state”;, Mangrol was his vassal and had no right to conduct negotiations without his authority.
	www.ipcs.org /ipcs/issueIndex2.jsp?action=showView&kValue=756&issue=1011&status=article&mod=b (655 words)

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		According to the census of 1941, 80 percent of the population of Junagadh were Hindus.
		The events concerning Junagadh was recorded by Noorani to show the stand taken by the governments of India and Pakistan with regard to cases of disputed accession.
		The Government set out their views in regard to the accession of Junagadh and said that they would not accept it "in the circumstances in which it was made." The Statement said: "Any decision involving the fate of large numbers of people must necessarily depend on the wishes of these people.
	www.himalmag.com /99May/jun.htm (867 words)

	AllRefer.com - Junagadh, India (Indian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		AllRefer.com - Junagadh, India (Indian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		The region of Junagadh became a district of Gujarat state in 1960.
		Junagadh was wrested from the Mughal empire in the mid-18th cent.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/J/Junagadh.html (260 words)

	Gujarat. Junagadh, ancient fortified city.
		The Girnar Hills stands from 2500 years BC having a legend of the rimes of the emperor Ashoka (250 BC) whose fourteen Rock Edicts can be seen cut into a great rock outside the city.
		The majestic Mohabatkhan Maqbara, a memorial to Junagadh's Babi Ruler and the Veritable Darbar Hall Museum show that Junagadh continued to make history untill as recently as 100 years ago.
		The mausolea of the Nawabs, the traditional rulers of Junagadh.
	www.travelmasti.com /domestic/gujarat/junagadh.htm (585 words)

	Fairs of India - BHAVNATH MAHADEV FAIR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The city of Junagadh, situated at the foot of Mount Girnar, is famous as the site of many historical events, dating from the remote past.
		The Edicts of Asoka (3rd Century B.C) are inscribed on a rock at Junagadh.
		From Junagadh one can journey easily to nearby Porbandar (112 kms away)on the west coast, where Mahatma Gandhi was born.
	www.aryabhatt.com /fast_fair_festival/Fairs/Bhavnath_Mahadev_Fair.htm (308 words)

	Freeindiamedia.com, Express your impartial, radical, grassroot views on current issues. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A two-kilometre wall at Junagadh Agriculture University serves as a bulletin board where farmers can avail of the latest research being done at the university.
		Farmers in Gujarat’s Junagadh district are privy to the latest in agricultural research conducted at the local university -- they read it off a wall.
		In a rather unique exercise, the Junagadh Agriculture University that conducts research in various fields has used a two-kilometre stretch of wall as a simple, cost-effective means to display its latest findings for the benefit of farmers.
	www.freeindiamedia.com /agriculture/21_march_agri.htm (481 words)

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