Why is Gujarat called Saurashtra?
(Before answering your question, some FAQs;
- What is USS? USS refers to United States of Saurashtra.
- How many states were there in USS? Over 222 Princely States and 46 Zamins were there. It was not possible to count the states that time and approximated into Sau (100) Rashtra (Princely State).
- Where is Peninsula of Kathiawad? Kathiawad Peninsula is mango shaped peninsula region within Gujarat State which housed over 268 States with rich culture. Kathiawad at some point in time also included vast state of Baroda.)
Why is Gujarat called Saurashtra?
- In 1948 United States of Saurashtra (USS) came into existence with its merger with United States of Kathiawad.
- In 1949 Integration of Junagarh and four more regions happened with United States of Saurashtra.
- In 1956, it became part of Bombay state along with Kutch, Vidarbha, Marathwada regions.
- In 1960, Bombay State was demerged into Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- Now Saurashtra State is a geographically defined region within the state of Gujarat.
See the complexity in reading it. But think that leader who united these Hazaar Rashtras with India in perfection -
SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL.
No comments:
Post a Comment