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World Heritage City Ahmedabad

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World Heritage City Ahmedabad Photo by  shashi rupapara  from  Pexels With rich architectural heritage, the city of Ahmedabad is knows for is Hawelies, Pols, Chabutras, Darwajas and much more. This city houses the Indo-Islamic monuments of the 15th to 17th centuries which are distinctively seen in traditional poles. Together, the walled city of Ahmedabad was undoubtedly the first city of India to be inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage City.   Explore the first World Heritage City of India, Ahmedabad - Gujarat Situated on the Banks of river Sabarmati, the Historic City of Ahmedabad has unique character that is different from other cities of Gujarat. With swift economic growth, Ahmedabad is a bustling metropolitan housing reputed Institutes, Museums, Lakes etc that are intensely embedded in the tradition. The City is home to Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, who spent considerable time of his life in Ahmedabad. In addition to this the Heritage City h...

Ahmedabad- culture and commercial hub of Gujarat

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Ahmedabad- Culture and Commercial Hub of Gujarat The city of Ahmedabad was founded on February 26, 1411 and announced as the capital on 4 March 1411 by Ahmed Shah I of Gujarat Sultanate. Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat, and located on the banks of river Sabarmati. Early settlements can be recorded around the 12th century under Chaulukya dynasty rule.  Ahmedabad is very important economic, financial and industrial hub of India. It is prominent produce of cotton in India. With the increase in population, there is a considerable increase in construction and infrastructural development activities, that has resulted in building lot of skyscrapers in recent times.  In 2010 Ahmedabad was ranked as one of the fastest growing cities by one of the leading magazine. In 2012, one of the leading English daily of India choose Ahmedabad  as best city to live in.  Situated on the banks of river Sabarmati, the city of Ahmedabad stands for ultra modern malls, mult...