Rajkot (literally, the City of Princes) was founded in the year of 1610, Vibhaji Jadeja and Raju Sandhi. Rajkot was once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra Rajkot is famous for its Bandhani Sarees, mirror-work, patchwork, beadwork and silk embroidery, silver, textiles and a National weaving institute which promotes traditional weaves. The pleasant town is an important industrial area and a religious center of the Arya Samaj.

Watson Museum and Library

The Watson Museum and Library in the Jubilee Gardens commemorates Colonel John Watson, political Agent from 1886-89. The museum is a good introduction to Saurashtra cultural heritage. Two imperial lions flank the entrance. Among the exhibits are copies of artifacts from Mohanjodaro, 13th-century carvings, and temple statues, natural history exhibits. Located in the pleasant Jubilee Garden, the museum is a good introduction to Saurashtra cultural heritage. There is a huge marble statue of Queen Victoria seated on a throne.

Kaba Gandhi No Delo

Gandhi ji's ancestral home, which now houses the Gandhi Smriti, a permanent exhibition. The place is open from Monday to Saturday. Kaba Gandhi No Delo is the house where Mahatma Gandhi grew up. It now holds a permanent exhibition of Gandhi an items. It is within the old city on Ghee Kanta Road.

Rajkumar College

The British government as early as in 1870 established the Rajkumar College. It became the most sought after school of the region. Gandhi had his secondary education from this school. Rajkumar College, built for the education of the princes of the Indian state.

Rashtriya Shala

It was founded by Mahatma Gandhi, which has a center of Patola weaving. It was established before the independence to train and prepare the students to participate in the struggle for freedom of the country.

Jagat Mandir

A beautiful carved temple of red stones of Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa It is made of red stones.