"Guruji" is a search engine that was specifically designed for Indian users, aiming to provide more relevant results by utilizing algorithms tailored to the Indian context, making it one of the first crawler-based search engines developed entirely in India; it was launched in 2006 by Anurag Dod and Gaurav Mishra, both graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.
Key points about Guruji:
- Focus on Indian content: Unlike general search engines, Guruji prioritized websites and information most relevant to Indian users and queries.
- Proprietary algorithms: The search engine used unique algorithms to understand and rank Indian language content effectively.
- Music search popularity: Guruji gained recognition for its music search feature, allowing users to easily find and play music from various sources.
- Challenges and decline: Despite initial success, Guruji faced challenges related to copyright infringement, particularly regarding music search, and eventually lost ground to larger search engines like Google.