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It is well-known as the strongest
hill fortress of ancient Gujarat. The hill covers about 42 kms. in
circumference. The distance from the foot of the hill to the Kalika Mata's
temple on its highest peak is about 5 kms. On top of the slope above the
cliffs, there follows a fortification line , ending in a building known as
Sat Mahal. Sat Mahal or a seven storeyed palace of the Chauhan rulers
which is partly in ruins has some architectural beauty. Not far from the
Sat Mahal is the Sadanshah Gate where a steep passage protected by a wide
projecting bastion leads through a fine gateway. The Sadanshah Gate
is the finest Rajput military structure of Pavagadh. Among the other
places worth visiting are the Makai Kothar of maize granaries, Navlakha
Kothar or nine lakh granaries, the Maulia or the Muslim citadel on the top
plateau, the palace of Khapra Zaveri, the Masjid in ruins near Machi the
three tanks, namely, Dudhia, Chhasia and the Telia tanks.
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