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Chunar Fort (42km): Strategically located, the magnificent battlements of the fort overlook the river. This vantage point, occupied since early times dates back to Vikramaditya of Ujjain 56 BC. Chunar is also famous for its sandstone and the material for Emperor Ashoka's pillars were once quarried here. The fort has seen dramatic events in more recent times. Akbar attacked it in 1575 and the fort later assed into the possession of the Nawabs of Oudh. Finally the British captured it in 1764.

Jaunpur (58 km): Founded by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1360 to protect the eastern borders of he Delhi Sultanate, Jaunpur is noted for its fine monuments and famous for its ittar industry. Places of interest around Jaunpur include the Atala Masjid, Jami Masjid, Khalis Mukhlis Masjid, Lal Darwaza Masjid, Yamdagni Ashram, Shitala Choukhiya Dham.

The immense Akbari bridge built in the 16th century still stands tall with its 15 arches - a testimony to the building skills of that time. A sculpture of a lion and elephant engaged in battle at one end of the bridge served once as a milestone.

Located on the main rail line between Varanasi and Lucknow, Jaunpur is easily accessible by rail and by road. The town as hotels, lodges and restaurants.

 

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Excursions
Ramnagar Fort
Around Sarnath..Pg.1
Around Sarnath..Pg.2
Chunar Fort