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'''Gujarat''' is a state in western [[India]], bordered by [[Rajasthan]] to the northeast, [[Maharashtra]] to the south, and [[Pakistan]] to the northwest. It has a 1,600 km coastline along the Arabian Sea, the longest among Indian states. It was formed on 1 May 1960 after bifurcation from the former | |og:title=Gujarat – History, Culture, Economy & Governance | ||
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}} {{Infobox Indian state or territory | |||
| name = Gujarat | |||
| image = Gujarat Map.jpg | |||
| image_caption = Map showing the location of Gujarat | |||
| capital = Gandhinagar | |||
| largest_city = Ahmedabad | |||
| official_languages= Gujarati | |||
| area_km2 = 196,024 | |||
| population = 60,439,692 (2011) | |||
| established = 1 May 1960 | |||
| timezone = IST (UTC+05:30) | |||
| vehicle_code = GJ | |||
| website = https://gujaratindia.gov.in/ | |||
}}'''Gujarat''' is a state in western [[India]], bordered by [[Rajasthan]] to the northeast, [[Maharashtra]] to the south, and [[Pakistan]] to the northwest. It has a 1,600 km coastline along the Arabian Sea, the longest among Indian states. It was formed on 1 May 1960 after bifurcation from the former Bombay State. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
* Ancient sites like | * Ancient sites like Lothal and Dholavira connect Gujarat to the Indus Valley Civilization. | ||
* It was ruled by empires such as the | * It was ruled by empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and later the [[Delhi Sultanate]]. | ||
* Gujarat played a vital role in the Indian freedom struggle as the birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]. | * Gujarat played a vital role in the Indian freedom struggle as the birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]]. | ||
== Major Cities == | == Major Cities == | ||
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* Gujarat is one of India’s most industrialized and business-friendly states. | * Gujarat is one of India’s most industrialized and business-friendly states. | ||
* Key sectors: petrochemicals, textiles, chemicals, diamonds, automobiles | * Key sectors: petrochemicals, textiles, chemicals, diamonds, automobiles | ||
* Leading ports: | * Leading ports: Mundra Port and Kandla Port | ||
* Known for the | * Known for the Gujarat model of development | ||
== Culture and Festivals == | == Culture and Festivals == | ||
* Folk arts: | * Folk arts: Garba, Dandiya Raas, Bhavai | ||
* Popular festivals: | * Popular festivals: Navratri, Uttarayan, Diwali, Janmashtami | ||
* Cuisine: Dhokla, Thepla, Khandvi, Fafda | * Cuisine: Dhokla, Thepla, Khandvi, Fafda | ||
== Tourism == | == Tourism == | ||
* | * Gir National Park – Only home of the Asiatic lion | ||
* | * Statue of Unity – World's tallest statue, honoring [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]] | ||
* Attractions: | * Attractions: Somnath Temple, Dwarka, Rann of Kutch, Saputara hill station | ||
== Education == | == Education == | ||
* Home to top institutions: | * Home to top institutions: IIM Ahmedabad, Nirma University, Gujarat University, Gujarat Technological University | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Mahatma Gandhi]] | * [[Mahatma Gandhi]] | ||
* | * Gujarat Riots 2002 | ||
* | * Economy of Gujarat | ||
* | * Tourism in Gujarat | ||
* | * Languages of Gujarat | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:24, 18 August 2025
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| Map showing the location of Gujarat | |
| Capital | Gandhinagar |
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| Largest city | Ahmedabad |
| Official languages | Gujarati |
| Area | 196,024 km² |
| Population | 60,439,692 (2011) |
| Established | 1 May 1960 |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Vehicle code | GJ |
| Website | Official site |
Gujarat is a state in western India, bordered by Rajasthan to the northeast, Maharashtra to the south, and Pakistan to the northwest. It has a 1,600 km coastline along the Arabian Sea, the longest among Indian states. It was formed on 1 May 1960 after bifurcation from the former Bombay State.
History
- Ancient sites like Lothal and Dholavira connect Gujarat to the Indus Valley Civilization.
- It was ruled by empires such as the Mauryas, Guptas, and later the Delhi Sultanate.
- Gujarat played a vital role in the Indian freedom struggle as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
Major Cities
- Ahmedabad – Largest city and commercial hub
- Gandhinagar – State capital
- Surat – Famous for textile and diamond industries
- Vadodara – Cultural capital
- Rajkot, Bhavnagar, and Jamnagar – Major industrial centers
Economy
- Gujarat is one of India’s most industrialized and business-friendly states.
- Key sectors: petrochemicals, textiles, chemicals, diamonds, automobiles
- Leading ports: Mundra Port and Kandla Port
- Known for the Gujarat model of development
Culture and Festivals
- Folk arts: Garba, Dandiya Raas, Bhavai
- Popular festivals: Navratri, Uttarayan, Diwali, Janmashtami
- Cuisine: Dhokla, Thepla, Khandvi, Fafda
Tourism
- Gir National Park – Only home of the Asiatic lion
- Statue of Unity – World's tallest statue, honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Attractions: Somnath Temple, Dwarka, Rann of Kutch, Saputara hill station
Education
- Home to top institutions: IIM Ahmedabad, Nirma University, Gujarat University, Gujarat Technological University
See Also
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Gujarat Riots 2002
- Economy of Gujarat
- Tourism in Gujarat
- Languages of Gujarat
References
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