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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Fort of Luck
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New Fort
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Old Fort
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Fort of Victory
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Detailed explanation-1: -Junagarh Fort is a fort in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or “Old Fort” in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits.
Detailed explanation-2: -junagadhmunicipal.org. Literally translated, Junagadh means “Old Fort". After a brief struggle between India and Pakistan, Junagadh voted to join India in a plebiscite held on 20 February 1948. It was a part of Saurashtra state and later Bombay state.
Detailed explanation-3: -Located in the Saurashtra region, Junagadh is famous for its fort, its markets, the song-dance culture, the spices and pickles, and for the friendly people. The history of Junagadh dates back many centuries. The Mauryan king Chandragupta Maurya constructed the famous Junagadh Fort here as far back as 319 BC.