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| Prelude | ||
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Located in the heart of Gujarat,
the fascinating town of Rajkot was the capital of the princely state of
Saurashtra. It was also reputed as a former British government
headquarters where Mahatma Gandhi spent early years of his life. A
peaceful town some 30-35 years back on the riverbank of Aji, today
Rajkot is known as the "Paris of Saurashtra". |
![]() Nehru Nagar Darwaja |
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Located
in the Jubilee Gardens, the museum is a good place to experience the
heritage of Saurashtra. Two imperial lions flank the entrance. The museum
offers copies of artifacts from Gumali, 13th-century carvings, temple
statues, natural history exhibits, and dioramas of local tribal costumes and
housing styles. A huge marble statue of Queen Victoria seated on a throne
also draws the attention of tourists.
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