A state in western India known for its long coastline, business-friendly environment, and as the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. It is one of India's most industrialized and economically developed states.
From Sanskrit 'Gurjaratra' or 'Gurjaradesa', meaning 'land of the Gurjaras', referring to an ancient tribe. The name evolved through various linguistic changes in regional languages to become the modern 'Gujarat'.
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