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Rajkot
is a pleasant provincial town and an important industrial area of
Gujarat. It was once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra.
Rajkot is famous for its association of Mahatma Gandhi in his childhood.
The city has a number of impressive colonial buildings and educational
institutions. Handicrafts like silver and textiles are a highlight
of Rajkot, which has the National weaving institute which is working
to promote traditional weaves.
General Information:-
Population:
6.51 lakhs
Area: 69 sq kms
Best Season: October to March
Latitude: 20.58 North Latitude to 23.08 North Latitude
Altitude: 70.20 East Altitude to 71.40 East Altitude
Languages Spoken: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Places
of Interest:-
Watson
Museum
Important exhibits are copies of artefacts from Mohenjodaro,
13th centry carvings, silverware, natural history exhibits and textiles
. Perhaps the most startling piece is a a huge 19th century marble
statue of queen Victoria. This section also has two plaster Venuses
and many other splendid portraits and photographs of royal princes
of Saurashtra and European dignitaries, historic finds and architectural
fragments from archeological sites, dioramas of life among the rural,
pastoral and tribal people of Saurashtra, handicrafts and princely
relics.
Jagat
Mandir
A beautiful carved temple of red stones of Shri Ramkrishna Paramhansa.
Kaba
Gandhi na Delo
Mahatma Gandhi's ancestral home which is now a memorial to the
Mahatma, the Rashtriya shala is promoting his love for handlooms
by teaching and encouraging various kinds of weaving and handicrafts.
Rajkumar
College
Established in 1870 , it was built for the education of the
princess of Indian states. Earlier known as Alfred High School,
it is a school with a checkered history. Established in 1853, for
its standard of education, it became the most sought after school
of the region. Gandhiji had his secondary education from this school.
It has E shape building of one storey with Gothic Norman structure
surrounded by an open playground on all the sides.
Lal
Pan Lake and Randerda
A picturesque picnic spot, 5 kms. from Rajkot.
Aji
Dam
It is situated 8 Kms. from Rajkot and supplies the towns water.
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