Porbandar (Gujarati ) pronunciation (helpinfo) is a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat, perhaps best known for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi and Sudama (Friend of Lord Krishna). It is the administrative center of Porbandar District. The following are notable sites: The following are institutions of higher learning: The following are institutions of primary learning: Porbandar is also an ancient port city at present having an all-weather port, with direct berthing facilities up to 50,000 DWT ships. Onshore explorations in and around Porbandar brought to light, for the first time, the remains of a late Harappan settlement dating back to the 16th - 14th century BC, which is similar to that from Bet Dwarka. This is another evidence to suggest that the Harappan legacy of maritime activity continued till the late Harappan period on the Saurashtra coast. The discovery of ancient jetties along the Porbandar creek signifies the importance of Porbandar as an active...
