Ahmedabad - Wikipedia
WebAhmedabad ( / ˈɑːmədəbæd, - bɑːd / AH-mə-də-ba (h)d; Gujarati: Amdavad [ˈəmdɑːʋɑːd] ⓘ [13]) is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 (per the 2011 population census ...
Ahmadabad | History, Culture, & Attractions | Britannica
WebAhmadabad, city, eastern Gujarat state, west-central India. It lies along the Sabarmati River about 275 miles (440 km) north of Mumbai (Bombay). Ahmadabad is at the junction of the main roads leading to Mumbai and central India, the Kathiawar Peninsula, and the Rajasthan border. The city is also a major junction on the Western Railway, with ...
See the World Heritage City of Ahmadabad, India - National …
WebApr 25, 2018 · Ahmadabad is both a living, modern city and a splendid relic of the past. India ’s famous walled city on the bank of the Sabarmati river is the nation’s first UNESCO World Heritage city.
Historic City of Ahmadabad - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebThe walled city of Ahmadabad, founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century, on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river, presents a rich architectural heritage from the sultanate period, notably the Bhadra citadel, the walls and gates of the Fort city and numerous mosques and tombs as well as important Hindu and Jain temples of later periods.
Ahmedabad Tourism: All You Need to Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WebAhmedabad enjoys a thriving cultural tradition, being the centre of Gujarati cultural activities and diverse traditions of different ethnic and religious communities. Popular celebrations and observances include Uttarayan - an annual kite-flying day on 14 January and the nine nights of Navratri - celebrated with people performing Garba - the ...
Ahmedabad (Amdavad) travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WebIndia, Asia. Ahmedabad (also called Amdavad, Ahmadabad or Ahemdavad), Gujarat's major city, will bowl you over. Its incredible architecture ranges from centuries-old mosques and mausoleums to cutting-edge contemporary design — and then there's the old quarter, where the narrow streets hide excitement around every twisting corner.
THE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Ahmedabad (UPDATED 2024) - Tripadvisor
WebHistoric Sites. The Sidi Saiyyed Masjid, The most reputed Heritage marvel of Ahmedbad city, built in 1572-73 AD, is one of the most famous Masjids (Islamic place of Worship) in Gujarat, India. It was built by Sidi Saiyyid in the retinue of Bilal Jhajar Khan, general in the army of the last Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah III of the Gujarat ...
Ahmedabad – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebAerial view of central Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad (Gujarati: અમદાવાદ Amdāvād) is the fifth largest city in India with a population of 6.5 million. Although it is the commercial hub of one of the most prosperous states of India, Gujarat, it's not the state capital, which is its twin city of Gandhinagar, 30 km (19 mi) to the north. Ahmedabad is a good example of contrast …
Historic City of Ahmedabad (India) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
WebUNESCO Urban Heritage Atlas: Cultural mapping of historic cities and settlements. Ahmedabad (India) "The walled city of Ahmadabad, founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century, on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river, presents a rich architectural heritage from the sultanate period, notably the Bhadra citadel, the walls and gates of the ...
History of Ahmadabad | Britannica
WebAhmadabad, or Ahmedabad, City (pop., 2001: metro. area, 4,525,013), Gujarat state, west-central India. It is located on the Sabarmati River 275 mi (440 km) north of Mumbai (Bombay). Founded in 1411 by Sultan Aḥmad Shah, Ahmadabad reached its height later that century but subsequently declined.
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