With the creation of the state of Gujarat in 1960, this ancient textile and crafts manufacturing city became even more prominent as the political and commercial capital of the state. Once known for dusty roads and bungalows, the city is witnessing a major construction boom and population increase. With the creation of the state of Gujarat in 1960, this ancient textile and crafts manufacturing city became even more prominent as the political and commercial capital of the state. Once known for dusty roads and bungalows, the city is witnessing a major construction boom and population increase.