INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE RESEARCH
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Evidence of human habitation has been found everywhere in Gujarat since prehistoric times. Three main divisions of Gujarat namely Kutch, Saurashtra (Kathewad) and Gujarat. Some small and large divisions of Gujarat got names like Anart, Lat, Shurparak, Anup and Aparant. Desalpur, Dholvira, Surkotada, Lothal, Rangpur and Rozdi are the ancient Harappan civilization sites found in Gujarat. In some of these places, ancient human remains, remains of elephants, remains of docks have been found. Greek and Roman coins found in various parts of this kingdom testify to this foreign trade. In the middle ages, Muslim invasions took place here. Gujarat bore the brunt of it. During the period of Maratha and British rule, Gujarati society began to be presented in mercantile terms. Outward attacks on this attitude, relations with many communities became necessary.

The architecture, literary production, Jain culture etc. that emerged here during the various dynasties contributed to the trade here. The name Gujarat first came into prominence in the 10th century. Inscriptions of emperors Ashoka and Rudradman are found at places like Girnar, Junagadh etc. From these three clauses it is understood that these rulers have influence on this land. The Sakas came to Gujarat during the Gurjara period in the fifth century A.D. Also known as the Gurjar (Gujarat) people group, they came to Punjab along with the Huns. Based on linguistics, the name of this region evolved as Gurjarratra, Gujarrat and Gurjar. Arab travelers of the 8th century A.D. pronounced it as Zar, Gujra. The linguistic and community terms using the name of Gujarat. It is because of this that the pronunciation Gujarat, Gujarat became customary in the 10th century AD. The seaport also helped the region to develop a trading community.