RājkotRajkotcity, town, west-central Gujarāt Gujarat state, west-central India, near the centre of the Kāthiāwār Kathiawar Peninsula. The capital of the former princely state of Rājkot Rajkot and of the former Western India States Agency, it is now an important commercial and industrial centre. Manufacture The manufacture of cotton and woolen textiles is the a major activity; ceramics, diesel engines, and water pump sets are also produced in the city. Rajkot is known for its traditional handicrafts (silver work, embroidery, and patola weaving). Educational institutions include Rajkumar College (1870) and several colleges affiliated with Saurāshtra Saurashtra University. The town is Watson Museum and Library, housing silver, textiles, and other artifacts, is in the Jubilee Gardens of Rajkot. The city is an important junction on the Western Railway, with connections to most major towns cities in the state. It is also served by major highways and an airport. The terrain surrounding Rājkot Rajkot is undulating, its stony soil watered by several streams. Principal crops are grains, sugarcane, and cotton; cotton and woolen textiles are the main manufactures. Pop. (19812001) 445967,076476.