Ahmadabad Important information

Ahmadabad

Ahmadabad, the commercial and cultural nerve centre fo Gujarat is a fine blend of ancient heritage and vibrant present. Originally, a township    named as Karnavati was   founded  by  King  Kama Solanki in 1063 - 1093, on the banks of river Sabarmati. The Sabarmati present city was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411, on the ruins of Karnavati. Sir Thomas Roe, the British envoy to Jehangir's court was so impressed by the glory of Ahmadabad that he referred it as "the handsomest town in Hindustan, perhaps in the world". The city gained an important position in the field of textiles and was referred as the "Manchester of the East". Today, this 'Gateway to Gujarat' teems with splendid monuments, mosques, pavilions and mausoleums.

Tourist Acctration in Ahmadabad

• Shaking Minarets
• Jumma Masjid
• Siddi Saiyad Mosque
• Rani Sipri's Mosque
• Rauza of Shah Alam
• Bhadra Fort
• Kankaria Lake
• Calico Textile Museum
• Sarkhej Roza

Shaking Minarets : These two unique minarets at the Siddhi Bashir mosque are the most popular monuments of the city. The three storeyed minarets are girdled by carved stone balconies and are designed in a way that when one minaret is shaken the other one vibrates too.

Jumma Masjid : This fine mosque set in the heart of the old city was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1423.

Siddi Saiyad Mosque : The beautiful mosque built in Indo-Saracenic Style lies near the Lal Darwaza and is world renowned for its exquisite stone window tracery. "shaking Minarets

Rani Sipri's Mosque: This architectural masterpiece was built in 1514, by Rani Sipri, a queen of Mehmud Begarha.

Rauza of Shah Alam : The exquisite tomb and mosque commemorates a Muslim saint Shah Alam. It was built by Asaf Khan, the brother of Mughal empress Nur Jehan. Hatheesing Temple : The ornately carved Jain temple dedicated to Lord Dharmnath, the 15th tirthankar was built in 1848, by Shri Kesarisimha Hatheesing Shah. It has 52 small shrines around the spacious courtyard.

Bhadra Fort : The foundation of the fort was laid in 1411. It had royal palaces and gardens and a chamber here was converted into the Bhadra Kali temple by the Marathas. Gandhi Ashram (7 kms.) : It was setup by Gandhiji in 1915, on the banks of river Sabarmati. This humble ashram became the beacon of freedom struggle. Hriday Kunj, the simple cottage of the Mahatama is now a national monument and houses a small museum. A sound and light spectacle based on Mahatma's life is held here in the evenings.

Kankaria Lake : The beautiful polygonal lake was built by Sultan Qutb-ud-Din in 1451. The lake has an island-garden with a summer palace known as NaginaWadi.

Calico Textile Museum : This unique museum houses a rich and rare collection of antique textiles from 17th century onwards.

Sarkhej Roza : It is about 8 kms. from the city and is known for the elegant architectural complexes. The important buildings are tomb of Ahmed Khattu Ganj Baksh, the mosque, the tombs of Mehmud Shah Begada and his queen and the palace and pavilions, built around the tank of Sarkhej.

REACHING THERE

Airport : Ahmadabad   has   a domestic international airport.

Railhead: Well connected by rail.

Road : Connected by good network of roads.