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the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra, Rajkot was founded by
Vibhoji, the younger son of Ajoji. It is the town where Mahatma Gandhi
spent the early years of his life. The city, also a former British government
headquarters, has a number of impressive colonial buildings and educational
institutions. It is famous for silver, textiles and a National weaving
institute which promotes traditional weaves. The pleasant town is an important industrial
area and a religious centre of the Arya Samaj.
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