Historical Sights and Heritage

The Mauryan & Gupta Empires (322 BCE – 600 CE)

✅ Gujarat became an important part of the Mauryan Empire under Emperor Ashoka.
✅ Influence of Buddhism grew, with rock-cut caves & stupas being built.
✅ Later, the Gupta Empire encouraged Hinduism & temple construction.

 Must-Visit Historical Sites:
✔️ Junagadh Rock Edicts (Ashoka’s Inscriptions) – 250 BCE.
✔️ Buddhist Caves of Uparkot (Junagadh).