Junagadh: India asserted that Junagadh was not

India asserted that Junagadh was not contiguous to Pakistan and, believing that if Junagadh was permitted to accede to Pakistan communal tension already simmering in Gujarat would worsen, refused to accept the nawab's accession to Pakistan. Junagadh is famous for the Gir Sanctuary, the only abode to Asiatic lions and mountain range of Girnar which is a major pilgrimage destination. The District Comprises within 05 Revenue Sub-Division & 10 Talukas. Places to Visit in Junagadh Check out must-see sights and activities: Girnar, Dattatreya Mandir, Sacred & Religious Sites, Multi-day Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. History says that ancient names of Junagadh were Karankubj, Manipur, Revant, Chandraketupur, Narendrapur, Girinagar and also known as Puratanpur. After 1820 AD British Govt. gave the name Junagadh which is registered by the State and is popular in the public. However rural people even today say refer it as Junagadh . Junagadh was ruled by various […]