Architecture

Gujarat had evolved a very rich and unique tradition of architecture and sculpture that had attained fame all over the country and attracted notice from foreign visitors. Hindu and lain architecture had reached the pinnacle of perfection and artistic excellence between the 11th and 13th centuries as evidenced by some of the finest and most exquisite specimens of Gujarati architecture that flourished during the Solanki and Vaghela period.

Rajkot and its excursions are considered to be a rich repository of Cultural and Historical inheritance of Saurashtra and Kachchh regions. It is recognized, yet today, as one of the living traditions with people of diverse communities ranging from nomadic tribes to city-dwellers and Cultural expressions ranging from property to architecture. The land, though tough and harsh in nature, has not only allowed people to settle, giving them food and shelter, but has given life and opportunity to blossom as an individual and collectively as a society. Thus, Rajkot is playing an important role in the process of weaving the very fabric of our Indian Civilization.

Rajkot is an extremely beautiful and picturesque city to visit. A number of Architectural examples in form of monuments are found strewn across the landscape of Rajkot. Though not in the form of forts and palaces, these monuments of Rajkot still figure in importance due to their historical significance. Every year there are thousands of tourists who come from each and every corner of the world and from all over India to visit this beautiful city of Rajkot. Each one of the Rajkot Forts and Monuments is a masterpiece work.

The countless number of Forts and Monuments in Rajkot and the other historic and modern architectural tourist attraction spots include Kaba Gandhi No Delo, Watson Museum, Rajkumar College, Shri Ranchhoddas Ashram, Aji Dam, Swaminarayan Temple, Race Course, BAPS Swaminarayan Temple, Jubilee Garden, Ramakrishna Aashram, Ishwariya Temple, Mukti Dhama, Jagat Mandir, Panch Nath Mahadeo temple, Rotary Midtown Dolls' Museum, Rashtriya Shala, Alfred School/Mohandas Gandhi Vidyalaya, Lal Pari Lake and Randerda, Wankaner, Morvi, Gondal and the list goes on and on.