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History of Gujarat

2019-7-23 | Posted by Hetal Patel | 1 comments |
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History of Gujarat

By Hetal Patel

The history of the west coast state of Gujarat goes back to over 2000 years. Gujarat has been ruled by various kingdoms like the Mauryan, Gupta, Patihara, Chalukyas and others during its long history. During the rule of the Chalukyas, the state witnessed tremendous progress and prosperity

The history of the west coast state of Gujarat goes back to over 2000 years. Gujarat has been ruled by various kingdoms like the Mauryan, Gupta, Patihara, Chalukyas and others during its long history. During the rule of the Chalukyas, the state witnessed tremendous progress and prosperity. Despite the plunder by Mahmud of Ghazni, the Chalukyan kings were able to maintain the general well being of the state. Gujarat was also a bone of contention between the Mughals and Marathas. The state is also inextricably linked with the life of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, as he was born here, and spent his early years here. He came back from South Africa to Ahmedabad, one of the major cities of Gujarat, to wage his long struggle for independence against the British.

Jain temples at Palitana

With the reorganisation of the states, the union of the states of Saurashtra and the Union Territory of Kutch along with the former British, Gujarat became a part of the bilingual state of Bombay. Gujarat StateThe present state of Gujarat came into being on 1st May 1960. The state is bound by the Arabian sea on the west, Pakistan and Rajasthan on the north and north-east respectively, Madhya Pradesh in the south-east and Maharashtra in the south.

Gujarat has always been an important centre for the Jains, and some of its most important sights are the Jain temple complexes like those at Palitana and Girnar Hill. Other places of tourist interest include religious spots like Dwarka, Somnath, Pavagadh, Ambaji, Bhadreshwar, Shamlaji and Taranga; Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, memorable architectural and archaeological monuments in places like Patan, Siddhpur Ghumli, Dabhoi, Vadnagar, Modhera, Lothal and Ahmedabad; beautiful beaches like Ahmedpur-Mandvi, Corwad, Ubharat and Tithal; the hill resort of Satpura, the lion sanctuary of Gir Forest and the Wild Ass sanctuary in the Kutch area.

State Capital  Gandhi Nagar
Population ('000s in 1991)   41,310 
Area ('000 sq. km)  196 
Females per 1000 males (1991) 934
Literacy rate (1991)   61.3 
Ratio of urban population (1991)   34.5
Net Domestic Product   322,400 
(Rs. million at current prices in 1992-93)  
Per Capita Income 7586
(Rs. at current prices in 1992-93)  
Principal Languages Gujarati

 

 

 

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    Pptc posted on 6/8/2018 11:52:11 AM

    Thank you. Would be great if you could include a summary of chalukya era which you say led to prosperity in the region.  Thx.  
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