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Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Rajkot district" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. D.
Rajkot is in a transition period of growing cultural, industrial, and economical activities. Rajkot is the 26th largest city in India and the 22nd fastest-growing urban area in the world. [8] Rajkot was the capital of Saurashtra state from 15 April 1948 to 31 October 1956 before merging in bilingual Bombay State on 1 November 1956.
Mahatma Gandhi graduated from Rajkot High School in 1887 at age 18. [4] Accounts vary on Gandhi's time at the school. [5] Several accounts suggest he was a quiet and academically unremarkable student who did not participate in sports or extracurricular activities. [4] [6] Gandhi said of his schooling, "I had not any high regard for my ability.
The palace is located on Palace Road, Rajkot and its estate covers an area of 225 acres. The palace is built in the Gothic style and has 100 rooms spread over six acres. The palace garage contains a collection of vintage cars of the Rajkot State. [4] [5] [6] A temple dedicated to Ashapura Mata stands on the palace premises. [7]
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Pages in category "Rajkot" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The organization started teaching on June 16, 1948, with seven students in a rented house in Rajkot. The foundation stone of Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul at Rajkot was laid on November 5, 1948. In 1974, Shastriji Maharaj gave the administrative duties of the organization to its current leader, Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami.
The Sacred Heart Cathedral is a cathedral of the Syro-Malabar Catholic rite in Rajkot.It is also known as Prem Mandir, meaning 'temple of love' in Hindi and Gujarati.The cathedral, which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is situated near the bishop's house.