4 March, 1895 Kathiawar TimesOriginal Newspaper Dimensions: 48.5 x 33.5 cm Language: EnglishNo. of Pages: 04 (complete)“The Kathiawar Times” was a leading regional gazette in the Kathiawar princely state of Gujarat. It covered the important news bytes from neighbouring regions viz. present-day Rajasthan, Sindh, Maharashtra etc; and gave an exhaustive analysis of developments of importance in a lucid language.Kathiawar was one of the most influential provinces in the then India. Owing to the fertile Saurashtra and easily accessible ports along the Gulf of Cambay, it became a desired route of trade with India. After the Punjab province, Kathiawar has been the most frequented route for entering India. Greeks, Scythians, Mahomedans and Rajputs have all either passed through this illustrious region, or made it their abode; like the Rajputs. Most Rajput clans in India trace their origin back to Kathiawar in some way or the other, including iconic warriors like Bappa Rawal.Despite an advantageous location and illustrious past, the chronicles of Kathiawar are largely restricted to academic endeavours. Local chronicles make for a far more enriching and detailed insight into the past. The Kathiawar Times offers a glimpse into the interesting circumstances of the province.Published both in Gujarati and English, the newspaper is now out of circulation.