64-601: Uparkot is a fort located in east side of Junagadh , Gujarat , India. A fort and town was established at the foothills of Girnar hill during reign of the Maurya Empire and continued to be used during Gupta period , but it lost its importance when the capital of Saurashtra region was moved from Junagadh to Vallabhi by Maitraka . Chudasamas settled around Junagadh from 875 CE according to bards when they acquired Vamansthali (Vanthli) from Chavda ruler. A 10th-century Chudasama king Graharipu (r. c.940-c.982) cleared
128-595: A Seismic Zone III region , which means earthquakes up to magnitude 6.5 on the Richter-scale may be expected. Junagadh has a tropical wet and dry climate (Aw), with two distinct seasons: a dry season from October to May, and a wet season from June to September. The close proximity of the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Cambay affect the climate. In the summer months, temperatures range from 28 to 38 °C (82 to 100 °F). In
192-405: A sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males and 9% of the population were under six years old. The effective literacy rate was 88%; male literacy was 92.46% and female literacy was 83.38%. Junagadh has relatively low to medium housing and land costs in comparison to cities like Rajkot . The city is rapidly expanding, and available land inside the city limits is now limited. Total area under slums
256-505: A circular staircase. Uparkot Caves are 2nd-3rd century Buddhist caves located in the Uparkot. It is double storeyed cave complex used by Buddhist monks during ancient times. Nawabi Lake is a square artificial lake located in the Uparkot. Junagadh Junagadh ( જૂનાગઢ ) is the city and headquarters of Junagadh district in the Indian state of Gujarat . Located at the foot of
320-504: A good network of street lights. There is a total of 12,545 tube lights and 1523 central sodium street lights . A Solar power project has been approved for Narsinh Mehta Sarovar. Junagadh is connected to Rajkot , Ahmedabad , and Veraval by National Highway 8D (NH8D). The city is connected to Mount Girnar by road, as well as to Bilkha and the Sasan Gir Lion Sanctuary in the south. Junagadh City Bypass on NH8D obviates
384-468: A holy man in contemplation, and on being asked by the woodcutter the name of the place and its history, he replied that its name was "Juna" — old. The woodcutter returned by the way he had come to Vamansthali, and reported his discovery to the Chudasama ruler, who ordered the forest to be cleared away. This being done, the fort came into sight. But there was none who knew its history, or who could tell more than
448-509: A short time to Idar and was replaced by Syad Dilerkhan. The last of the faujdar s was Sherkhan Babi, who became independent and assumed the title of Nawab Bahadur Khan. In 1730, Mohammad Sher Khan Babi, who owed allegiance to the Mughal governor of Gujarat Subah , founded the state of Junagadh by declaring independence after the invasion by the Maratha Gaekwad dynasty . Babi founded
512-511: Is Gujarati . Others are Hindi and Sindhi . A small community of African origin, known as "Siddis", resides in and around the Gir Sanctuary, but some of them have moved to the city. There are around 8816 Siddi in the state and 65% of them reside in Junagadh. Swaminarayan Hinduism is also widely followed in the city. There are two Swaminarayan temples in the city: the old temple is managed by
576-528: Is 19.5 square kilometres (7.5 sq mi) (14.5% of the total municipal area) and the total slum population accounts for around 25% of the total population. The religions represented in Junagadh includes Hindus , Muslims , Jains , Christians, and Buddhists . Among these Hindus are the majority and Muslims are the largest minority group. Jains and Christians are present in considerable numbers. Sikhs and Parsis are very few in number. There are Tibetan migrants who practice Buddhism. The main language group
640-663: Is a later inscription in Sanskrit , which was added around 150 CE by Mahakshatrap Rudradaman I , the Saka ( Scythian ) ruler of Malwa , and a member of the Western Kshatrapas dynasty, and which has been described as "the earliest known Sanskrit inscription of any extent". Another inscription dates from about 450 CE and refers to Skandagupta , the last Gupta emperor. Old rock-cut Buddhist caves in this area, dating from well before 500 CE, have stone carvings and floral work. There are also
704-514: Is home to Junagadh Agricultural University . Rai Diyach Sorath Rai Diyach is a romantic folktale in Sindhi and Gujarati folklore . The story also appears in Shah Jo Risalo and forms part of seven popular tragic romances from Sindh . The other six tales are Umar Marvi , Sassui Punnhun , Sohni Mehar , Lilan Chanesar , Noori Jam Tamachi and Momal Rano commonly known as
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#1732854804268768-663: Is located at 21°31′N 70°28′E / 21.52°N 70.47°E / 21.52; 70.47 at the foot of Mount Girnar , with the Arabian sea to the southwest, Porbandar to the north, and Amreli to the east. It has an average elevation of 107 metres (351 ft). Junagadh city has two rivers, the Sonrakh and the Kalwo, which is polluted from city sewers. The city has several lakes: Narsinh Mehta Sarovar, Damodarji, Sudarshan Lake, etc. Willingdon Dam, Hasnapur Dam, and Anandpur Weir are
832-582: Is the Jumma Masjid built by Mahmud Begada . The Tomb of Nuri Shah, close to the mosque, is ornamented with fluted cupolas, and a most peculiar carving over the door. There are two Wells in the Uparkot — the Adi Kadi Vav , said to have been built in ancient times by the maids of the Chudasama rulers, is descended by a long flight of steps; and the Navghan Kuvo , cut to a great depth in the soft rock, and with
896-443: Is within the recommended limit, of 400 grams (14 oz) per capita, per day, for domestic waste. The waste is collected by deploying 400 wheel barrows (six containers) as per supreme court guidelines and Municipal Solid Wastes (MSW) rule 2000. The municipal council has set up 800 community bins for solid waste collection. It covers 90% of city area. Junagadh's drainage system is 62 kilometres (39 mi) long but it serves only 67% of
960-616: The Babi Dynasty of Junagadh State. His descendants, the Babi Nawabs of Junagadh—who were Babi or Babai pashtuns from Afghanistan —conquered large territories in southern Saurashtra and ruled for the next two centuries, first as tributaries of Marathas , and later under the suzerainty of the British, who granted the honor of a 13- gun salute . In 1807, Junagadh State became a British protectorate . The East India Company took control of
1024-619: The Chaulukya rulers Mularaja and Jayasimha Siddharaja ; and Saurashtra was briefly governed by Chaulukya governors during this period. These events are recorded in contemporary and later Jain chronicles. In 1350, Junagadh was conquered by Muhammad bin Tughluq with the help and forces of Koli chieftain Jesaji (Jesing) from Ra Khengar. After the end of the rule of the Chaulukyas and their successors,
1088-511: The Girnar hills , 355 kilometres (221 mi) southwest of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar (the state capital), it is the seventh largest city in the state. Literally translated, Junagadh means "Old Fort". It was a part of Saurashtra state and later Bombay state. In 1960, in consequence of the Maha Gujarat movement, it became part of the newly formed Gujarat state. As per the legend, the founder of
1152-509: The Government of India to intervene and wrote a letter to Mr. Buch, the regional commissioner of Saurashtra in the government of India to this effect. The government of India rejected the protests of Pakistan and accepted the invitation of the dewan to intervene. A plebiscite was conducted in February 1948, but it was not internationally monitored. Pakistan's claims were based on the logic of
1216-977: The Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP). Other national parties are the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), the Communist Party of India , and the Nationalist Congress Party . Regional parties active in Junagadh are the Mahagujarat Janta Party, the Samata Party , and the Republic Party of India. Junagadh has 194,196 registered voters, of which 100,050 are male and 94,146 female. Junagadh has one state-assembly constituency. The BJP won this seat in
1280-561: The Portuguese took over the ports of Diu and Daman in the 16th century, a fifteen-foot cannon, made in Egypt in 1531, was abandoned by a Turkish admiral opposing the Portuguese forces at Diu, which is now at Uparkot Fort. In 1525, Khengar was succeeded by his son Noghan. Tatarkhan Ghori had now become almost independent. In his time Jam Raval conquered Halar and built Navanagar. In 1551, Noghan
1344-592: The Vadtal diocese and the new temple is managed by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha . The city is divided into the main city, which is centered on Mahatma Gandhi (M.G.) Road and Kalwa Chowk; Gandhigram; Zanzarda Road; Talaw Darwaza; the bus stand; Sakkar Baug; Timbawadi; Joshipara; and Girnar Taleti. The city is administered by the Junagadh Municipal Corporation. The politics of Junagadh city has always been closely contested between
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#17328548042681408-764: The Vaghela dynasty , in Gujarat, the Chudasamas ruled independently, or as vassals of successor states, the Delhi Sultanate and the Gujarat Sultanate . Mandalika I was the first Chudasama ruler known from inscriptions, and during his reign, Gujarat was invaded by the Khalji dynasty of Delhi. The last king of the dynasty, Mandalika III , was defeated and forcibly converted to Islam in 1472 by Gujarat Sultan Mahmud Begada , who annexed
1472-445: The 2007 election, with 52.36% of the 118,888 votes cast, with the next largest vote being 26.32% for the INC candidate. Election for the state assembly is held every 5 years. The Junagadh Municipal Corporation has 17 wards and total of 51 seats. In the 2009 municipal elections the INC won 26 seats, BJP 21 seats, BSP 3 seats and 1 went to an independent. While the majority of the seats went to
1536-442: The 5th century. The early history of the Chudasama dynasty – which ruled Saurashtra from Junagadh – is almost lost. The bardic legends differ very much in the names, order, and numbers of early rulers, so they are not considered reliable. According to tradition, the dynasty is said to have been founded in the late 9th century by Chudachandra . Subsequent rulers such as Graharipu , Navaghana , and Khengara , were in conflict with
1600-450: The Chudasama ruler Graharipu in 976 CE. The fort was subsequently besieged 16 times over a 1000-year period. One unsuccessful siege lasted twelve years. Within 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) of Uparkot Fort is an inscription with fourteen Edicts of Ashoka on a large boulder . The inscriptions are in Brahmi script in a language similar to Pali and date from 250 BCE. On the same rock there
1664-502: The Dewan of Junagadh State , had restored the fort. In July 2020, the Government of Gujarat initiated the restoration of the fort and the structures inside it at the cost of ₹ 44.46 crore (US$ 5.3 million). The project will be completed in 18 months. The Uparkot is one of the most interesting of old forts. The parapets on the east, where the place is commanded by higher ground, have been raised at least three times to give cover against
1728-610: The INC, the BJP candidates received more votes: 134,739, or 45.62% of the total, the INC receiving 120,533, 40.81%. The Mayor, Deputy Mayor has terms of 2 and a half years. Junagadh's population of 452000 requires 30 million litres (6,600,000 imp gal; 7,900,000 US gal) of water per day, which is supplied through 25,000 tap connections to three major surface water sources, namely Aanandpur Weir, Hasanapur Dam, and Wellingdon Dam, as well as to 32 wells. Junagadh has more than 1000 hand pumps and 200 stand posts situated throughout
1792-657: The Kashmir annexation, and not on the plebiscite, which went almost unanimously in favour of accession to India. Junagadh became a part of the Indian state of Saurashtra until 1 November 1956, when Saurashtra became part of Bombay state . In 1960, Bombay state was split into the linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat , in which Junagadh was located. In 2020, Pakistan's government has maintained and revived its territorial claim on Junagadh, along with Manavadar and Sir Creek in Gujarat, on its official political map. Junagadh city
1856-588: The Khapra Kodia Caves north of the fort, and the Bava Pyara Caves south of the fort. The Bava Pyara caves contain artworks of both Buddhism and Jainism . The Maitraka dynasty ruled Gujarat from 475 to 767 CE. The founder of the dynasty, General Bhatarka, military governor of Saurashtra peninsula under the Gupta Empire , established himself as the independent ruler of Gujarat around the last quarter of
1920-523: The Ror Dynasty Raja Dhaj, Ror Kumar, also known as Rai Dyach , ruled over the principality of Jhunagarh in the fifth century BC. An early structure, Uparkot Fort , is located on a plateau in the middle of town. It was originally built in 319 BCE during the Mauryan dynasty by Chandragupta . The fort remained in use until the 6th century, when it was abandoned for about 300 years, then rediscovered by
1984-603: The Seven Queens of Sindh , or the Seven heroines of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai . Sorath was the queen of King Rai Diyach alias of Raja Dhaj, Ror Kumar of Girnar , Junagadh now in Gujarat who sacrificed herself for the sake of the love for her husband. Diyach gave his head to wandering minstrel and followed him to the world of dead. Highly pleased with the songs of minstrel, Bijal, Diyach offered him to ask for anything he liked to have. As
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2048-434: The city drawing from groundwater sources. In January 2004, Junagadh city increased its area from 13.47 square kilometres (5.20 sq mi) to 57 square kilometres (22 sq mi) by annexing eight grampanchayats and one municipality. The newly acquired area has its own groundwater supply system of bore wells . The city generates approximately 150 tonnes (150 long tons; 170 short tons) of solid waste daily, which
2112-593: The confusion afterwards increased by the escape of Sultan Muzaffar in 1583 and subsequent partisan warfare. During these disturbances Amin Khan Ghori and his son Daulat Khan Ghori espoused the cause of Muzafar, as did the Jam and Loma Khuman of Kherdi. The exact date of Amin Khan Ghori's death is not known but it was about 1589–90. Raizada Khengar also warmly espoused Mnzafar's side. After the siege and capture of Junagadh in 1591–92 by Naurang Khan, Syad Kasim, and Gnjar Khan; Khengar
2176-606: The defeat and death of Muhammad Husain Mirzah and Ikhtiyar ul Mulk, he gave orders that Sorath should be conquered from Aminkhan Ghori. Vazir Khan attempted it but was unequal to the task. Great confusion existed now in Sorath. The Moghal conquest of Gujarat, the collapse of the power of the Gujarat Sultans, the encroachments of the Jam, and the assumption of independence by the Ghori all augmented
2240-431: The establishment of agro-biotech industries in the district. Junagadh boasts of some of the best tourist destinations in the state, so tourism is considered to be a progressing sector. The state government has sanctioned the development of a Circuit Tourism project at Junagadh. Junagadh is an education hub where people from nearby towns and villages come to study. Schools in Junagadh are either municipal schools run by
2304-422: The first mahant (religious and administrative head of a temple), who served in this role and preached there for over 40 years. During the period just before the independence and partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, the 562 princely states that had existed outside British India , but under British suzerainty , were given the choice of acceding to either India or Pakistan, or to remaining apart. Although
2368-540: The folk tale, is a 1958 Indian Sindhi film directed by J.B. Lulla and produced by Atu Lalwani. It was written by Ram Panjwani and starred Lalwani, Shanti Ramchandani and Bhudo Advani . The film's music, for which it is known, was composed by Bulo C. Rani . Panjwani also wrote a play in Sindhi titled Bijal Rai Diyach . Sati Sorath , an Indian Gujarati -language drama film based on the folktale released in 1978 starring Kamini Bhatia and Arvind Joshi . This article about
2432-404: The holy man had told the woodcutter. So the place became known as " Junagadh " for want of a better title. If this story is to be believed, either Graharipu rediscovered an ancient stronghold or else after he had built the fort, it was abandoned and afterwards found again by a later ruler Navaghana who transferred Chudasama capital from Vamansthali to Junagadh. In 1893-94, Haridas Viharidas,
2496-657: The imperial domain. Sardarkhan also distinguished himself as faujdar of Sorath, both by the firmness of his rule and by his construction (1681, AH 1092) of the Sardar Baug (palace) and excavation of the Sardar Talav (main gate). He built a mausoleum for himself in the Sardar Baug, but he died at Thatta , in Sindh, and is said to have been buried there and not at Junagadh. He was faujdar from about 1666 to 1686, but in 1670 he went for
2560-484: The increasingly long range of projectiles. The entrance is beyond the town in the east wall, and consists of three gateways, one inside the other. The fort walls are from 60 to 70 feet high, forming a massive cluster of buildings. The inner gateway, a beautiful specimen of the Torana , has been topped by more later Indo-Saracenic work. On the rampart above the gate is an inscription of Mandalika III , dated 1450. Near this
2624-458: The intrigues of fate would have it, his son asked for his head. The kind and generous king gave it. Now the song resounded in Sorath's head. She bid farewell to life and to the pain of separation from him. Sur Sorath is one of 30 surs (chapters) of Shah Jo Risalo in that touching points of the well-known tale of Rai Diyach and Sorath are given. The contents of this Sur, section by section, are described below: Rai Daich , an adaptation of
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2688-411: The main water sources for the city. Groundwater supply is widely available in the city, with wells throughout. Junagadh's soil is similar to that of the rest of Junagadh district. It is deep- to medium-black coastal alluvium, due to its proximity to the sea, long shoreline, and nearby mountain ridge. Because of many fault lines in the vicinity, Junagadh is in a seismically active zone . Junagadh lies in
2752-412: The mineral-based cement industry, agriculture-based industries, and the power sector. The presence of large reserves of limestone makes the cement industry a thriving industrial sector. Major crops produced in the district are wheat, oil seeds, cotton, mangoes, bananas, onions, and brinjal (eggplant). The total production of oilseeds in Junagadh in 2006–07 was 464,400 metric tons, which was the highest in
2816-612: The municipal council or private schools run by trusts or individuals, which in some cases receive financial aid from the government. The schools are affiliated either with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board , the Central Board of Secondary Education , or the International General Certificate of Secondary Education . English and Gujarati are the predominant languages of instruction. The city
2880-421: The nawab's accession to Pakistan. The Indian government pointed out that the state was 96% Hindu, and called for a plebiscite to decide the question of accession. India cut off supplies of fuel and coal to Junagadh, severed air and postal links, sent troops to the frontier, and occupied the principalities of Mangrol and Babariawad, which had acceded to India. Pakistan agreed to discuss a plebiscite, subject to
2944-650: The need for through-traffic to enter the city. Ferguson Bridge connects the parts of the city on either side of the Kalwo River. Another bridge spans the Sonrakh River in the northern outskirts of the city. Rickshaws are the generally preferred mode of transportation. The Girnar ropeway is a aerial tramway located in Bhavnath locality of Junagadh city. Due to its mountainous geography and forest reserves, Junagadh lacks major industries or plants. The main economic sectors are
3008-469: The old citadel free from the jungle. From the evidence contained in the Hemchandra 's Dvyashraya , it can be concluded that Graharipu laid the foundations of the citadel as it now exists. the legend is told about its rediscovery. After several Chudasamas of Vamansthali had ruled, a woodcutter one day managed to cut his way through the forest and came to a place where stone walls and a gate existed. Nearby sat
3072-529: The region), Agro Marine Exports, Creative Castings Ltd., and Austin Engineering. With an investment of INR 4,000 crore (US$ 975.6million), JSW Power Co. had proposed to set up a coal-based power plant at Simar Village, in Junagadh, but due to difficulties in establishing a port there, it has been shifted to the port of Dahej . Under the new government policy of encouraging biotechnology, Junagadh has been identified as an agriculture biotechnology zone. This will boost
3136-434: The south-western end of Gujarat , had no common border with Pakistan – chose to accede to Pakistan, ignoring Mountbatten's views and arguing that Junagadh could access Pakistan by sea. The rulers of two states that were subject to the suzerainty of Junagadh — Mangrol and Babariawad — reacted by declaring their independence from Junagadh and acceding to India. In response, the nawab's forces militarily occupied
3200-586: The state by 1818, but the Saurashtra area was never directly administered by the British, who instead divided the territory into more than one hundred princely states , which remained in existence until 1947. The present old-town, developed during the 19th and 20th centuries, constituted one of those princely states. The Shri Swaminarayan Mandir temple in Junagadh was constructed on land presented by Jinabhai (Hemantsingh) Darbar of Panchala, and dedicated on 1 May 1828. Swaminarayan appointed Gunatitanand Swami as
3264-417: The state. The Uparkot Fort of Junagadh was occupied by the Chudasamas during the reign of Graharipu . It is said to have been later rebuilt by Navaghana , who had transferred his capital from Vamanasthali to Junagadh. He is also credited with construction of the stepwells Navghan Kuvo and Adi Kadi Vav in the fort. His descendant Khengara is attributed with building a stepwell, Ra Khengar Vav , on
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#17328548042683328-412: The state. Junagadh is the largest producer of groundnut and garlic in the state, contributing 26% and 34%, respectively, of total production. Junagadh has Asia's largest ground-nut research laboratory. Mangoes and onions are grown in large quantities in the district. Some of the large-scale industry present in Junagadh are Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd (popularly known as Junagadh Dairy in
3392-435: The states were theoretically free to choose, Earl Mountbatten stated that "geographic compulsions" meant that most of them would choose India. Mountbatten took the position that only states that shared a common border with Pakistan should choose to accede to it, but he had no power to impose this point of view on the states. On 15 September 1947, Nawab Mohammad Mahabat Khanji III of Junagadh – which, although located at
3456-475: The total area and 60% of the population. The Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Ltd. (P.G.V.C.L.), a state-run electricity company, provides electric power. Telecom service is provided mainly by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (B.S.N.L.); other service providers include Reliance and Tata . Cell-phone coverage is extensive and the main service providers are Vodafone , B.S.N.L., Airtel , Idea , and Tata Docomo . B.S.N.L. also provides broadband service. The city has
3520-551: The two states. Rulers of other neighbouring states reacted angrily, sent troops to the Junagadh frontier, and appealed to the government of India for assistance. A group of Junagadhis, led by Samaldas Gandhi , formed a government-in-exile, the Aarzi Hukumat ("temporary government"). 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
3584-462: The way to Vanthali from Junagadh. Sultan Mahmud Begada changed the name of Junagadh to Mustafabad and built the fortifications around the town and the mosque in Uparkot Fort. Under the Gujarat Sultanate , Junagadh was governed by an official, styled thanadar (commander), appointed directly by Ahmedabad. This official collected the tribute and revenue of the crown domain. The first thanadar
3648-403: The winter, they range from 10 to 25 °C (50 to 77 °F). From June to September the city is drained by the southwest monsoon. Rainfall averages 800 to 1,200 millimetres (31 to 47 in) annually. The greatest rainfall in a calendar year—2,800 millimetres (110 in)—was recorded in 1983. As of the 2011 census , Junagadh municipality had a population of 319,462. The municipality had
3712-400: The withdrawal of Indian troops, a condition India rejected. On 26 October, the nawab and his family fled to Pakistan following clashes between Junagadhi and Indian troops. On 7 November, Junagadh's court, facing collapse, invited the government of India to take over the state's administration. The Dewan of Junagadh, Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto , the father of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto , decided to invite
3776-466: Was Tatar Khan, an adopted son of the Sultan and after him Mirza Khalil, the eldest son of the Sultan who afterwards succeeded him under the title of Sultan Muzaffar. Prince Khalil during his tenure of office founded the village called Khalilpur. The Sultan also installed Bhupatsingh, the son of the last Chudasama king, Mandalika III, in Junagadh as a jagirdar (feudal lord). The jagir allotted to Bhupatsingh
3840-418: Was appointed viceroy of Gujarat. On this occasion he left his son Inayat Ullah as faujdar at Junagadh while he himself conducted the government of Gujarat from its capital, Ahmedabad. In Mirzah Isa Tarkhan's time the fortifications of Junagadh were entirely repaired. Kutb ud din was another faujdar , and his tenure of office lasted from about 1653 to 1666. In about 1664, he conquered Navanagar and annexed it to
3904-638: Was dismissed to his estate of Sil Bagasra, and the Raizada ceased to rule at Junagadh. Daulat Khan Ghori died of his wounds during the siege, and henceforth Junagadh became the seat of the imperial faujdar s (garrison commanders) of Sorath in subordination to the imperial viceroy at Ahmedabad. The first faujdar of Junagad was Naurang Khan and, next, Syad Kasim. The most famous were (1) Mirzah Isa Tarkhan (2) Kutb ud din Kheshgi, and (3) Sardarkhan. Of these Mirzah Isa Tarkhan ruled Sorath from about 1633–34 to 1642, when he
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#17328548042683968-549: Was left at Junagadh by Malik Eiaz who himself resided at Diu. After the disgrace and death of Malik Eiaz, Tatarkhan Ghori became independent at Junagadh; and after the death of Sultan Bahadur, the Ghori family reigned independently at Junagadh, though still owing a nominal allegiance to the successive Sultans at Ahmadabad. This state of affairs continued until the first conquest of Gujarat by the Mughal emperor Akbar , when Aminkhan Ghori had succeeded his father Tatarkhan at Junagadh. When
4032-443: Was succeeded by his son Shrisingh, who lived till 1586. During this time, Tatarkhan Ghori died and was succeeded by his son Aminkhan Ghori. In his time, Akbar conquered Gujarat, although Sorath remained independent under the Ghori rule. The exact date of Tatarkhan Ghori's death is not known; but from the mention of Aminkhan as his successor, it must have been from about 1570 to 1575. On the return of Emperor Akbar to Agra in 1573, after
4096-485: Was the Sil Bagasra Chovisi; and his descendants were known as Raizada . They continued to rule there. Bhupatsingh was succeeded by his son Khengar. After the accession of Sultan Muzafar, and indeed during the latter part of Sultan Mahmud's reign, the seat of government was moved from Junagadh to Diu owing to the importance of that island as a naval station and to check the ravages of the Portuguese. Tatarkhan Ghori
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