Edicts of Ashoka/ Ashoka Shila Lekh / Ashoka Rock Edict in Junagadh in Gujarat

Thursday, October 26, 2017

After exploring the Kapra Kodia Caves we then headed over to see the Edicts of Ashoka. These are located on the way to Girnar Hills.

Direction to the same are tagged on Google maps.

Edicts of Ashoka/ Ashoka Shila Lekh / Ashoka Rock Edict are placed in this structure in Junagadh in Gujarat

Unfortunately, the building in which the edicts are housed was closed down for renovation purposes. So we were denied entry.

"So close but so far" I said to myself.

For information purposes, one can view the Ashokan Rock Edicts from 8 AM to 6 PM all days, but there is a entry fee. I guess the entry fee will change post the renovation is done. If you have visited this place post the renovation do let me know your experience.

Rohan. Remember Rohan, he had accompanied me on my trips in Delhi. he had informed me that it is a huge stone on which there are inscriptions. These inscriptions were made by Ashoka the Emperor of the Mauryan Empire.

Information on Edicts of Ashoka/ Ashoka Shila Lekh / Ashoka Rock Edict in Junagadh in Gujarat

The Ashoka Rock Edicts were made around 250 BC and around 14 edicts are located here. History states that the carvings are in Brahmi script in Pali language.

There are many such edicts placed in different parts of India. 


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Sardar Patel Darwaza in Junagadh in Gujarat

Monday, September 25, 2017

The Sardar Patel Darwaza is located very near to the Junagadh Railway Station.

Sardar Patel Darwaza in Junagadh

When we reached this place, it was currently under renovation. So we couldn't visit the structure from the inside. Scaffolding was placed all around the Darwaza. Maybe they were going to paint it or carry minor repairs works to the structure.

Sardar Patel Darwaza in Junagadh

The structure is beautiful. It look like a entrance to the city. If you observe, from the main door, one can see the Girnar Hills with the Girnar temple (in white) atop it. Good observation ha.

Atop the tower is placed a clock, though not in working condition even at this time the structure looked marvellous.

Sardar Patel Darwaza in Junagadh

The structure has a wall next to it. I was informed by one of the locals that this used to be the only way to enter the city a long time ago. Not sure how much of it is true.

Nail studded Darwaza of Sardar Patel Darwaza in Junagadh

It had a main door like most forts, the door was painted brown and had nails on it. Maybe they were used to stop the enemy elephants who tried to break the main door down in order to gain access to the city.

We then walked to Mahabat Makbara and Bahauddin Makbara located a couple of feet away from here. 


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