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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>
 
'''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>


== 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 [[Maurya Empire|Mauryas]], [[Gupta Empire|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]].<ref>https://www.history.com/topics/india/mahatma-gandhi</ref>


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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: [[Mundra Port]] and [[Kandla Port]]
* Leading ports: Mundra Port and Kandla Port
* Known for the [[Gujarat model of development]]
* Known for the Gujarat model of development


== Culture and Festivals ==
== Culture and Festivals ==
* Folk arts: [[Garba]], [[Dandiya Raas]], [[Bhavai]]
* Folk arts: Garba, Dandiya Raas, Bhavai
* Popular festivals: [[Navratri]], [[Uttarayan]], [[Diwali]], [[Janmashtami]]
* 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
* Gir National Park – Only home of the Asiatic lion
* [[Statue of Unity]] – World's tallest statue, honoring [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]]
* Statue of Unity – World's tallest statue, honoring [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel]]
* Attractions: [[Somnath Temple]], [[Dwarka]], [[Rann of Kutch]], [[Saputara]] hill station
* Attractions: Somnath Temple, Dwarka, Rann of Kutch, Saputara hill station


== 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 ==
* [[Mahatma Gandhi]]
* [[Mahatma Gandhi]]
* [[Gujarat Riots 2002]]
* Gujarat Riots 2002
* [[Economy of Gujarat]]
* Economy of Gujarat
* [[Tourism in Gujarat]]
* Tourism in Gujarat
* [[Languages of Gujarat]]
* Languages of Gujarat


== References ==
== References ==
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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.[1]

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.[2]

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

See Also

  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Gujarat Riots 2002
  • Economy of Gujarat
  • Tourism in Gujarat
  • Languages of Gujarat

References

  1. ↑ https://www.britannica.com/place/Gujarat
  2. ↑ https://www.history.com/topics/india/mahatma-gandhi
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