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Debolina Apte
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    One lesser known event was the 1932 treaty signing with the British Resident. Guides pause at the hidden staircase that runs from the treaty hall to the garden, noting the Gujarati lotus carvings and the wrought iron balustrade imported from London. If you’re staying at Lemon Tree Hotel Rajkot, ask the reception to arrange a walk that includes that staircase.

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