Rajkot (રાજકોટ), Gujarat

A bandstand in Rajkot, Gujarat


Rajkot (Gujarati: રાજકોટ) is the fourth largest city in Gujarat behind Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara. Covering 105 sq km (40 sq mi), it is about 245 km from the state capital Gandhinagar.

Rajkot was formerly the capital of the state of Saurashtra from 1948 until 1956, when it was dissolved to form Bombay State. Four years later, Bombay State was dissolved to create the present Maharashtra and Gujarat states.

Rajkot was founded by the ruler of Sardhar in 1607 on the western back of the Aji River. It was ruled by various dynasties until British colonialization. Mahatma Gandhi spent his early years in the city as his father served the king of Rajkot.

The people of Rajkot are mostly Hindus though ten percent are Muslims. Most are vegetarian.

Planning your trip to Rajkot

You can take a flight to Rajkot from Mumbai.

Places of Interest in Rajkot

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