Rajkot is a peaceful & important city of Gujarat state. The city has a number of impressive colonial buildings and educational institutions. Handicrafts like silver and textiles are a highlight of Rajkot, which has the National weaving institute which is working to promote traditional weaves. Here is large industries of oil engine. Rajkot is at center of historical places of Saurashtra like Gir, Somnath, Dwarka, Porbandar, Kuchchha etc.