Rajkot Attractions
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Rajkot was once the capital of the state of Saurashtra. The city was founded in 1612 and Mahatma Gandhi spent his early years in Rajkot. His family home is now a museum.
Rajkot is noted for its handicrafts such as bandhani, mirror-work, patch work, bead work, jewelry market, and silk embroidery.
The main attraction in Rajkot is the Watson Museum, which highlights to work of Colonel John Watson.
The city is also known for the Rajkumar College, regarded as one of India's best private schools. The college was founded in 1870 by the British to educate the sons of nobility.
Rajkot is noted for its handicrafts such as bandhani, mirror-work, patch work, bead work, jewelry market, and silk embroidery.
The main attraction in Rajkot is the Watson Museum, which highlights to work of Colonel John Watson.
The city is also known for the Rajkumar College, regarded as one of India's best private schools. The college was founded in 1870 by the British to educate the sons of nobility.
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Watson Museum and Library
The Watson Museum and Library is dedicated to Colonel John Watson and the heritage of Saurashtra.
