​Forts of Gujarat: Guardians of Legacy and Lore

  • The Uparkot Fort located in the middle of Junagadh was built by the Mauryan emperor Chandragupta around 319 BC.
  • The fort of Junagadh houses an old mosque, Buddhist caves and stepwells.
  • The Pavagadh Champaner Fort located on top of the volcano hill near the city of Champaner is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2004).
  • The 'Diu Fort' on the Diu Island off the coast of Gujarat is a proof of rich historical cultural and architectural heritage. It is included among the seven wonders of the world of Portuguese origin.
  • The Bhujia Fort is located on the outskirts of Bhuj city in Kutch district. It ....
Do You Want to Read More?
Subscribe Now

To get access to detailed content

Already a Member? Login here


Take Annual Subscription and get the following Advantage
The annual members of the Civil Services Chronicle can read the monthly content of the magazine as well as the Chronicle magazine archives.
Readers can study all the material since 2018 of the Civil Services Chronicle monthly issue in the form of Chronicle magazine archives.