This bustling town was once the capital of the princely state of Saurashtra and is also a former British government headquarters. Mahatma Gandhi spent the early years of his life here. The Gandhi family home, the Kaba Gandhi no Delo, now houses a permanent exhibition of Gandhi items. The prestigious Rajkumar College dates back to the second half of last century and is regarded as one of the best private schools in the country. The State Bank of India, to the north of the Jubilee gardens, has money-changing facilities.
Entry is from the rear of the building.
The entrance is flanked by two imperial lions and among the exhibits are copies of artefacts from Mohenjodaro, 13th century carvings, silverware, natural history exhibits and textiles as well as dioramas of local Tribal costumes and housing styles. Perhaps the most startling piece is a huge marble statue of Queen Victoria seated on a throne, decidedly not amused. Places to Stay Rajkot has a good range of accommodation. Lakhajiraj Rd, leading into the heart of the bazaar area, has a number of hotels. Bus - STC buses connect Rajkot with Jamnagar, Junagadh, Porbandar, Veraval and Ahmedabad.