Ahmedabad the capital city of Gujarat, the city founded by Sultaan Ahmad Shah, in 1411 AD. The city has number of attractions for travelers. It is one of the best places which blends Islamic and Hindu architectural styles. Ahmedabad is an interesting place for those who like to shop and roam. the city lies on the banks of Sabarmati river. Across the river are many buildings and museums. Unlike in other large cities there's little evidence of the British period, in ahmedabad.
History
Ahmedabad has a chequered history. In 1411, Sultan Ahmed Shah established a city and gave it his name- Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad has experienced a number of high points, . Ahmedabad city declined within a century of its being established. In 1572, Emperor Akbar seized Ahmedabad and assimilated it within the great Mughal Empire. Ahmedabad became an important business center during the Mughal period until until the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, after which the Ahmedabad city again began to decline. The British seized Ahmedabad in 1818 and set up a number of textile mills here. Ahmedabad became the temporary capital of the state of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970. The late 17th century and early 18th century saw the downfall of Ahmedabad as far as its status as one of the leading Indian cities was concerned. It changed a lot of hands especially because of the numerous Mughal, Rajput and English invasions.
Cities of Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Surat, Anand, Bhavnagar, Kutch, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Dwarka, Baroda, Palitana, Champaner more ...
Tourist attraction of Ahmedabad :
Sabarmati Ashram, Kankaria Lake, Jama Masjid, Sarkhej Roza, Dada Hari Vav, Hathee Singh Jain Temple.
How to get there :
By Air :
Ahmedabad is connected by air with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major cities of India.
By Rail:
Ahmedabad is connected by rail with cities all over India.
By Road :
Ahmedabad is connected by road with throughout the country. It is well connected with aurangabad, Surat , Jamnagar and other cities of Gujarat.
