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About Mohabat Maqbara

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Maqbars - the older complex offers some remarkable 18th century architecture with vertical columns, delicate carved columns, arches, cornices & domes. The newer complex is a remarkable architectural work with four minarets & pirouetting spiral staircase, a facade rich in stone carvings, beautifull silver door & large size domes. A number of Haveli’s are known for their jharokhas & wood carving – specimens of Gujarat doemstic architecture.

Kutiyana in Junagadh

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Bantva and Kutiyana – presently part of Indian province of Gujrat were the home towns of the big business magnets of the Memon community in the sub-continent before its partition. When Muslim League decided to launch its own English Daily and constituted a Press Fund in 1940, Quaid-e-Azam visited Kathiawar which included Junagadh and Manavadar States to collect money for Press Fund. Bantva was a small town with a population about 20,000 peoples at that time but Quaid-e-Azam not only visited this town but stayed there for three days to collect funds from individual business magnets. It is said that the 90% of Muslim League Press Fund was contributed by Memon community of Kathiawar.
At the time of partition, Bantva was part of the princely state of Manavadar. The rulers of Manavadar were indecisive about joining either of the two newly created dominions. The Muslim residents of Bantva, who mainly belonged to Memon community organized a big public meeting in early September, 1947, demanding accession of Manavadar including Bantva with Pakistan and formed a delegation to meet the rulers of Bantva & Manavadar. The delegation consisting of dignitaries of Memon community met darbars of Bantva & Khan of Manavadar on 9th September, 1947.

Sakkarbaug Zoo in Junagadh

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Officials said the negotiations, under the wild animals exchange scheme, with a Singapore zoo is in the final stages, and the big cats are expected to land here by the end of this year.
Sakkarbaug Zoo superintendent V J Rana said: “If things go smoothly, a pair may arrive here at the end of 2008. The animal will be accommodated in the zoo enclosure for public display.” According to Rana, at present, no zoo in India houses this animal.
Currently, the zoo is home to over 900 wild animals, including 42 lions and 48 leopards. Over eight lakh people visit it every year, he added.
Cheetah is said to have been last seen in the Saurashtra region over six decades ago. The animal assumes significance for the city as there is place named ‘Cheetah Khana Chowk’ located in the heart of the Junagadh city.

Somnath in Junagadh

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Situated 79 Kms. from Junagadh and 30 Kms from Chorwad, the legendary shore temple of Somnath is one of the twelve most sacred Shiva shrines in India. According to the legend, Somnath is as old as creation, built by none other than Soma, the Moon God himself. Somnath was destroyed seven times, and seven times, it was rebuilt. Mehmud of Gazni having heard of its fabulous treasure, raided it in 1026 and carried away camel-loads of jewels and gold.

Ashoka’s Rock Edicts in Junagadh

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Fourteen Rock Edicts of the Emperor Ashoka can be seen inscribed on a great boulder. These ancient inscriptions date back to 250 BC and carry Brahmi script in Pali language. Late Sanskrit inscription were added around 150 AD by Rudrakama and in about 450 AD by Skandgupta. The inscriptions were reported in 1822 by Todd, but really came to light only in 1837 when Rev.Dr John Wilson copied them and in 1843 when the Royal Asiatic Society published them in the Bombay branch journal. The 16 principals preach virtues like matery of the senses, purity of thought, gratitude, devotion, self control, secular thinking and kindness, while opposing animal sacrifice and greed. They speak of repentance for death and destruction caused during the wars waged by Ashoka.

Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:59:10 +0000

Ahmedpur Mandvi Beach
An Arabian Sea Beach unpolluted by excessive human interference is on its tranquil shores, where you will rediscover a rare feeling of Peace, with an option to entertaining oneself razing on the beach, swimming or enjoying water sports facility.

Kutiyana

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:58:20 +0000

Kutiyana
The town is visited by a large number of Muslim pilgrims during Urs, which is held on the 13th, 14th and 15th day of Hijri month of Sabaan, the lamps are burnt not with oil but with the water of the step-well. It is believed that the blessings of Pir Miskinsha are instrumental for this miracle.

Somnath

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:40:13 +0000

Somnath

Situated in Junagadh, near the port town of Veraval , Somnath is probably one of the best-known pilgrimage centers of Gujarat . It is is famous in the world for its Somnath temple. Best time to visit this place is between November to February. Somnath also known as Prabhas Patan has religious and historical significance.

Sakkarbaug Zoo

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:39:07 +0000

Sakkarbaug Zoo
The zoo of Junagadh, the oldest zoo in Gujarat , is home to the famous Gir lions, tigers and leopards. This zoo was set up in 1863 AD by the Nawab, to save the Asiatic lion from extinction. Besides lions, there are also tigers, leopards, bears, jackals, wild ass, snakes and birds. An open zoo has also been developed over 500 acres of land.

Maqbara

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:36:57 +0000

Maqbara
The older complex of maqbaras (mausoleoms) of the Nawabs of Junagadh, located near Chitkana chowk offer some remarkable 18th century architecture with vertical columns, delicate carved arches, cornices and domes in a range of sizes, the whole accentuated by a wealth of brilliant stone carvings. The newer complex, near the town gates, is even more impressive and attractive, besides being better maintained.