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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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



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