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Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Friday, October 6, 2017

After visiting the Neelam and Manek Guns which are pointed towards Jungadh city, we decided to visit the Jama Masjid located closeby.
Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Inside Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

The Jama Masjid was  a old structure made of stone. Certain parts of it are painted white from within, the Pillars within it were in symmetry. It reminded me of the Qutub Minar complex around Delhi. It had a opening in the centre and one could access the top of with via a inbuilt staircase. The Masjid also had a small Jarokha (small balcony) in one of its walls. We sat there and felt refreshed with the cool breeze. No wonder everyone wanted to sit here. LOL.
Inside Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat
From the top, one gets a good view of the city of Junagadh, the Girnar Hill range, the temple situated atop the hill. Not sure about the purpose of the rooftop. Maybe it was in use then.
Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat
The minarets around the Masjid a very different from the ones I have seen so far.  Around the mosque are placed a Chhatri. Not sure as to whom it belongs as there were no signboards around. There were also unknown tombs around the Jama Masjid.
Girnar Hill from Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat

Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat
Jama Masjid in Uparkot Fort in Junagadh in Gujarat
There is provision for food and water here.

We then headed over to see the Buddhist Caves. 


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