Juagarh lies 50km away from Gopalpur and is historically a very important place. Ancient rock edicts of Hindu Emperor, Ashoka have been discovered at Juagargh, which shows and proves its historical importance. Historians, using these edicts, have come to the conclusion that Jaugarh was the main centre of several activities during the Ashokan period. The discovery of Shiva temple and various images of Buddha that have been found here prove its religious importance.