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|title=Gujarat – Western State of India
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|description=Gujarat, located on India’s western coast, is known for its rich culture, heritage, industries, and economic growth. Famous for Gir National Park, Somnath, Dwarka, and the Statue of Unity, Gujarat is one of India’s most industrially developed states.
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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 Bombay State.<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Gujarat</ref>
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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 Lothal and Dholavira connect Gujarat to the Indus Valley Civilization.
* 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]].
* 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]].<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/india/mahatma-gandhi</ref>
* Gujarat played a vital role in the Indian freedom struggle as the birthplace of [[Mahatma Gandhi]].


== Major Cities ==
== Major Cities ==
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== Education ==
== Education ==
* Home to top institutions: [[IIM Ahmedabad]], Nirma University, [[Gujarat University]], Gujarat Technological University
* Home to top institutions: IIM Ahmedabad, Nirma University, Gujarat University, Gujarat Technological University


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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