Gujarat, whose image has been blotted by the 2002 communal riots, sought to portray an image of communal harmony through its Republic Day tableau on Wednesday.

The state's tableau on Champaner showcased a unique synthesis of Hindu-Muslim architecture.

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Champaner, declared a world heritage site by UNESCO last year, is famous for its Mughal architecture with beautiful mosques, palatial buildings, makbaras, fortifications, gates and arches.

Champaner was the capital of Gujarat under the Chauhan dynasty.

Colourfully dressed girls performing Gujarat's traditional garba dance formed the backdrop for the tableau.

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Historically, Champaner represents a synthesis of Hindu-Muslim architecture as Hindu craftsmen decorated most of these monuments of Mughal architecture.

Close to a thousand people were killed in 2002 riots in Gujarat.