Ahmedabad is the largest city in the Indian state of Gujarat and the seventh-largest city in India. It is situated on the banks of the River Sabarmati. It served as the capital of Gujarat until it was shifted to Gandhi Nagar.
The history of Ahmedabad starts with the invasion of the Solanki King Karandev. After he conquered the Bhil King Ashapall, he established the city of Karnavati. During the 13th century, Vaghela dynasty of Dwaraka ruled this place and at the end of the 13th century, it came under the Mughal Empire.
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The city of Ahmedabad was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah of Muzaffarid Dynasty in 1411. When he was resting on the banks of the River Sabarmati he saw a hare chasing a dog. He saw this as a mark of bravery and so wanted to establish his new capital there which he called Ahmedabad. There were great commercial developments during this period and many wealthy merchants visited this place for trade. There existed in this region a good and sophisticated banking system. There were social institutions like Mahajans for merchants and Panches for artisans that safeguarded their rights and protected the place from any disputes.
The city of Ahmedabad had an outer wall of six miles long with 12 gates and 189 bastions and this structure was built by Mahmud Begada in 1487. He was the grandson of the founder of the city, Ahmed Shah. During the rule of Muzaffar II, the Mughal Emperor Akbar captured this city in 1573. Jehangir gave it the name of Gardabad in 1617. Moti Shahi Mahal in Shahibaug was built by Shahjahan. In 1753 the Marathas named Raghunath Rao and Damaji Gaekwad put an end to the Mughal rule by capturing this city. However, there existed a struggle for power between Peshwa and Gaekwad.
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The city fell into the hands of the British on 18th February 1780 as a result of the First Anglo Maratha War though it was given back to the Marathas. But in 1818 East India Company established their supremacy over the region. They established a military cantonment in 1824, a municipality in 1858 and railway route from Ahmedabad to Bombay in 1864.
Many manufacturing plants were established and the power of the British was limited to administrative and military areas. In 1859, the spinning and weaving company was founded by the Brahmin named Ranchhodlal Chhotalal. The technical students were entitled to receive scholarships since 1889. Many schools for girls were started in the middle of the 19th century.
Ahmedabad served as an important sphere of the Indian independence movement. When Mahatma Gandhi returned from South Africa in 1915, he established two ashrams, Kochrab Ashram and Satyagrah Ashram. This became an important centre of Salt Satyagraha.
After the independence of India, Ahmedabad became a part of Bombay state. When the states were reorganized, the new state of Gujarat was formed on 1st May 1960 with Ahmedabad as its capital. In 1971, the capital of Gujarat was shifted from Ahmedabad to Gandhi Nagar. Nav Nirman agitation in 1974 gave it a prominent place in national politics. A major earthquake struck the place near the city on 26th January 2001 taking its toll. It destroyed more than 50 buildings and wiped out nearly a thousand people. The Ahmedabad photos and Ahmedabad videos of the earthquake made this city famous.
Places to See in Ahmedabad
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The city of Ahmedabad is situated on the banks of Sabarmati Lake in Gujrat, India. Formerly the city was the capital of Gujarat Sultanate. Ahmedabad is the seventh-largest metropolitan city in India.
It is also popularly termed as Manchester of the East. The textile industry is very well developed here as no other else has. Ahmedabad is a land of the 'Father of the Nation ' Mahatma Gandhi and has witnessed many movements of Indian Independence.
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Architecture
The architecture of Ahmedabad is a fusion of Hindu craftsmanship with Islamic architecture, thus has given rise to the Indo-Saracenic style. The founder of Ahmedabad, Sultan Ahmed Shah embellished the city with jewels like monuments, mosques, pavilions and mausoleums. Jama Masjid, Ahmed Shah's Mosque and the Siddi Sayyad Mosque are good examples of this architecture.
Later on, many foreign architects came up in the city to design modern buildings.
Tourist attractions in Ahmedabad
Gardens
There are many gorgeous alluring gardens in Ahmedabad that dazzle visitors with their gleam. The city has around 76 parks and gardens and 96 traffic islands. Internationally Ahmedabad has been recognized by 'Green City Commendation Award' as a result of properly maintained gardens here.
Victoria Garden, Bal Vatika and Law Garden are the most popular gardens in the city.
Victoria Garden
Victoria Garden located in the south of the Bhadra Fort is one of the popular places to hang out with friends. The garden is so-called for the statue of Queen Victoria, standing in it.
Bal Vatika
The children's park known as Bal Vatika situated on the bank of Kankaria Lake is a nature's brilliance. The Amusement Park and Water Park in Bal Vatika excites every kid.
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The garden situated in close vicinity of Law College is named 'Law Garden' which is a hub for 'shopaholics.' It is a perfect place to shop for brilliant artefacts and variety of Gujarati outfits.
Parimal Garden, Prahlad Nagar Garden, Lal Darwaja Garden are the other popular gardens in the city.
The saga of Ahmedabad is truly a perfect fascinating blend of history, culture and adventure. Ahmedabad is also famous for step wells and elaborately carved temples at Modhera and Kumbharia. Ahemdabad has around 100 Jain temples.
Ambaji
The grand temple of Goddess Amba is an important place of pilgrimage in Gujarat. Devotees hoard in all through the year to pay regards to Amba Mata. They bite their nails on seeing the amazing calmness and beauty of the place.
Other famous temples in Ahmedabad are Gita Mandir, Swami Narayan Temple, Hathisinh Mandir
Other Places of Interest in Ahmedabad
Teen Darwaza and Bhadra Fort, Sabarmati Ashram, Daria Khan's Ghummat, Rani Sipri's Mosque and Tomb, Jhulta Minar, Kankaria Lake, Rani Roopmati Mosque, Rauza of Shah Alam and Dada Hari Vav are not far behind the main attractions of Ahmedabad.
Museums in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad also has numerous fascinating museums and testaments.
Gandhi Smarak Sanghrahalaya, Calico Museum of Textiles, Shreyas Folk Art Museum, L.D. Institute of Indology, National Institution of Design, Tribal Research & training Museum, Kite Museum, Veechar Utensil Museum and Natural History Museum are a joy to all ages.
Festivity
Every year Ahmedabad celebrates world popular Kite festival on Makar Sankranti.
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