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7 unusual facts about History of Rajkot


History of Rajkot

He was placed under the guardianship of Jodhaji Soda, who was his maternal uncle from one of Akbar's wives.

The British constructed many impressive colonial buildings and educational institutions, which are Connaught Hall, Masonic Hall, Lang Library, Watson Museum and The Rajkumar College.

On January 26, 2001 a devastating earthquake centred near Bhuj, measuring 6.9 on the richter scale, struck the city.

Masumabad was conquered by Thakore Sahib Ranmalji Mehramanji in 1732 and the name was restored to Rajkot.

His Highness Bavajirajsinhji Mehramanji and his son, Lakhajirajsinhji II Bavajirajsinhji, were model rulers who slowly developed their state into a haven of liberal learning, discourse and intellectual activity.

His Highness Thakore Saheb Pradyumansinhji Lakhajiraj tried his best to reverse his late brother's failures, but time and circumstances were not on his side.

His son, Manoharsinhji Pradyumansinhji, who has carved out a political career at the provincial level, succeeded him.



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