Introduction to city Ahemdabad - In Gujrat
Often referred to as the ’Manchester of the East’, Ahmedabad
is situated along the Sabarmati River in the western state
of Gujarat. The city contributes about 25 per cent of India’s
total textile production.
Founded in AD 1411, the city of Ahmedabad was named after
its founder Sultan Ahmed Shah. The city became an important
business centre after it was annexed by Mughal Emperor Akbar
in AD 1572. In 1818, the city was taken over by the British
who set up a number of textile mills here. Ahmedabad was
the capital of Gujarat from 1960 to 1970.
Ahmedabad has a hot and humid climate. Temperatures can
rise up to 46°C in the summer. The city experiences good
rainfall during the monsoon season. Winters are cool and
pleasant and are the best times to visit the city.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Ahemdabad
A trip around the Walled City of Ahmedabad will provide
the visitor with valuable information of the city’s glorious
past. The simplicity of the city is complemented by the
charm of the various museums, mosques, and forts spread
across the city. The array of artefacts, antiques, and the
exotic and colourful attire available for sale in the city
is often tempting. The city has numerous places of interest
for tourists, ranging from monuments to amusement parks.
Some of the places of attraction are the Jama Masjid,
Shaking Minarets, Calico Textile Museum, Sidi Sayid’s Mosque,
Hathi Singh Temple, Step-Wells, Sabarmati Ashram and Vishala/Veechar
(utensils museum).
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Ahemdabad
Moving around Ahmedabad, one gets a deeper insight into
the architectural excellence of its past. The step-wells
or baolis are good places to appreciate the superb craftsmanship
of the yesteryears. The Jain and the Hindu temples,
besides being religious centres, also excelled as architectural
masterpieces. Some of the places to be seen around the city
are Sarkhej, Adalaj, Modhera and Patan.
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