Ahmedabad Through The Eyes Of An Amdavadi

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Ahmedabad is colorful, full of lights, and has a rich heritage. It was the capital of
Gujarat until the establishment of Gandhinagar, though a lot of people still believe
the former to be the capital. The city has seven bridges which connect the historic
city to the modern or the commercial part of the city. It is known for its handicrafts,
theme-based restaurants and traditional cuisine. We bring you some of the
attractions of the city and a list of must-dos.

Bhadra Fort

The fort was constructed in 1411 AD during the reign of the Marathas. It has a
special mention in the history of Ahmedabad as it was established by the founder of
Ahmedabad, Sultan Ahmad Shah. The fort houses a beautiful palace with decorated
arches and balconies. The fort houses the Bhadrakali temple a temple devoted to
Goddess Laxmi. It was constructed during the rule of Aazam Khan. The place today
has a lush green garden and often serves as a place for flag hoisting on
Independence Day. The place has many stories associated with it, one of which
relates to manner in which the city was named.

Once Ahmad Shah and his men were marching westwards to conquer new
kingdoms. The scorching heat and continuous battles left them exhausted. On one
such long and tiring day he and his men halted at Sabarmati River to take rest.
There he caught hold of a very astonishing sight- a rabbit chasing a dog. The king
was very impressed by the bravery of the rabbit and went on to conquer the city
which came to be known as the ‘City of Ahmad’ and later Ahmedabad.

Dada Hari Ni Vav

Dada Hari Ni Vav is a magnificently designed step well. It was constructed during the
reign of Mahmud Begada in 1501 AD. It is an octagonal step well decorated with
authentic Gujarati designs. The elaborate step well has spiral staircases descending
to different platform levels. It is a five stories deep step well built of sandstone in
Solanki architectural style. The temperature inside the step well is five degrees less
than the outside temperature making the place cool and a must visit in summers.

Teen Darwaza

Teen Darwaza is the oldest gateway of the city. It was built by Sultan Ahmed Shah in
141 AD. Teen Darwaza is close to Bhadra Fort. It is one of the finest examples Indo-
Islamic architectural designs. The monument is associated closely with historical and
legendary events.

The gateway has three arches which lead to a large compound forming the courtyard
of the palace called Maidan Shah. It also has many legendary stories associated
with it. Currently, the place is popularly known for its roadside market known as Teen
Darwaza market. It is bustling with shoppers both local and outsiders all day long.
Here one can find traditional Gujarati design dresses, jewellery and footwear. During
festivals the area is busier than the other days.

Sarkhej Roza

Sarkhej Roza is a mosque and tomb situated in Makaraba, 7 km south-west of

Ahmedabad. It served as a home to Sultan Ahmed Shah. The place also has a
mausoleum and a mosque which were built in 1451 AD. Although there are many
rozas across the country Sarkhej is the most prominent. Like other monuments built
during that period Sarkhej Roza combines both Hindu and Muslim elements of
architecture. The domes and pillars follow Islamic principles of architecture while the
motifs and ornamentation follow Hindu and Jain design elements making it a perfect
example ‘Indo-Saracenic’ architecture.
Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati Ashram was set up in 1915. It is believed to be the central point from
where the struggle for Independence started. Till the year 1930 the ashram also
served as Mahatma Gandhi’s abode. Today the ashram houses a library, museum, a
picture gallery and an auditorium. The ashram gives one a sneak peek into the life of
Mahatma Gandhi. The museum contains manuscript of his articles, films on his life
and a picture gallery of India’s freedom struggle.

Ahmed Shah Mosque

It is one of the oldest mosques here. It was constructed in 1414 AD and is known for
its magnificent architectural design. It is located close to the Bhadra Fort and is
visited by many tourists throughout the year.

Swaminarayan Temple

The temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan and is known for its wooden
carvings.

The other places of worship include the Jama Masjid, Sidi Sayed Mosque, Hathee
Singh Temple and others. A few minutes’ drive from Ahmedabad would lead you to
Akshardham Temple in Gandhinagar.

Now that you know that Ahmedabad is such a beautiful city, plan a visit to this city for
an amazing experience.