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| About Rajkot
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The Rajput Chief Kunwar Vibhuji founded Rajkot, the former Capital of the princely state of Saurashtra in the 16th century. It is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patchwork, beadwork and silk embroidery.
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| Great background
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Mahatma Gandhi did his schooling from Alfred High School, now known as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi High School.
It was also the headquarters of the British Government. Rajkot is famous for its jewellery market. Places of interest are Ram Krishna Paramhamsa Temple and Race Course.
Today, it is best known as the town where Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life when his father was a 'Diwan' or Prime Minister to the king of Saurashtra. Even today, their family home here houses a permanent exhibition of Gandhiji's personal belongings.
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| Modern Rajkot
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Rajkot has a fine museum and some old colonial architecture. Handicrafts like silver and textiles are a highlight of Rajkot, which has the National Weaving Institute, working to promote traditional weaves. Rajkot is one of the most important commercial and industrial cities of Saurashtra.
It is a very pleasant provincial town and is also district capital. Rajkot has become one of India's fastest growing middle rank cities, its population nearly doubling in the last 20 years. That growth has been based on a rapid industrialization, especially the processing of agricultural products such as groundnuts.
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| Location
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It is about 193 Kms. from Porbandar, and 216 Kms. from Ahmedabad.
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| Attractions nearby
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Kaba Gandhi No Delo: Gandhiji's ancestral home, which houses the Gandhi Smriti, a permanent exhibition.
Watson Museum And Library: Located in the pleasant Jubilee Garden, this is a good introduction to Saurashtra's cultural heritage.
The Rajkumar College: The state had become known (as early as 1870), for it’s Rajkumar College, built for the education of the princes of the Indian state.
Rashtriya Shala: Famous for the center of 'Patola' weaving, Rashtriya Shala was founded by Mahatma Gandhi.
Jagat Mandir: It is a beautifully carved temple of Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa, built of red stones.
Lal Pari Lake And Randerda: This is a picturesque picnic spot, 5 kms from Rajkot.
Ajit Dam: It is situated 8 kms from Rajkot and is responsible for supplying water to whole of the town.
Wankaner: About 50 kms from Rajkot on the way to Kachchh is the palace of Wankaner, now converted into a Heritage Hotel.
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