The History of Gujarat is very vast as the state was captured and ruled by various conquerors like Ashoka, Mauryans, Scythians, Guptas, Solanki dynasty and Mughals.
Gujarat was a part of the erstwhile Mumbai state during the British Rule. But in 1960, the 'Gujarati' population decided to secede from that union, which resulted in the formation of two new states, namely Gujarat and Maharashtra. The new State of Gujarat came into existence on May 01, 1960 because of this bifurcation.

Due to proximity to Arabian Sea, the climate of Gujarat is mainly moist in the southern districts and is dry in the north because of adjoining desert. The areas like Kutch, Jamnagar, Panchmahals and Mehsana fall in the rain shadow area and thus receive scanty rainfall. The state experiences extreme type of climate.

Administratively the State is organised into two districts North Goa comprising six talukas with a total area of 1736 sq. kms. and Southr Goa comprising five talukas with an area of 1966 sq. kilometers. In all there are 383 villages of which 233 are in North Goa district and 150 in South Goa district. As per the 2001 census, there are 44 towns of which 14 are Municipalities and remaining are census towns.

The major food crops in the State are Rice, Wheat, Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Tur, Gram, Groundnut while major non food crops are Cotton, Tobacco. Gujarat has an agricultural economy; the total crop area amounts to more than one-half of the total land area.

Gujrat Festivals
Around 3500 festivals are celebrated in Gujrat. Gujrat has always been known for its fairs and festivals.The International Kite Festival is always held in Ahmedabad on January 14, to coincide with the festival of Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti.Some more fairs and festivals which celebrated in Gujarat are Bhavnath Mahadev Mela,Dangs Darbar, Chitra - Vichitra Mela, Dhrang Fair etc.