Why Is Rajkot Known As Mini Mumbai? 6 Facts About It

Rangilo Rajkot

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Mini Mumbai

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1. Rests in the afternoon

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2. Pure Gold

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3. Native music

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4. Re-intergrated

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5. Multilingual

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6. 4th largest city

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