Ahmedabad city completed 604 glorious years on 26 February 2015. Ahmedabad is the largest city and former capital of the western Indian state of Gujarat. Ahmedabad needs no more introduction as it is world famous city for its people, celebrations and tasty food.
Sultan Ahmed Shah renamed ‘Karnavati’ to Ahmedabad which is also known as Amdavad. In 2012, The Times of India chose Ahmedabad as the best city to live in in India. As of 2014 Ahmedabad’s estimated gross domestic product was $64 billion.
About Ahmedabad :
King Karandev 1, the Solanki Ruler, had waged a war against the Bhil king of Ashapall or Ashaval. After his victory Karandev established the city called “Karnavati”. This Hindu kingdom of Karnavati retained its importance till early 15th century when Gujarat fell to the Muslim Sultanate.
Happy Birthday Ahmedabad!!!
In 1411 Sultan Ahmed Shah conquered Karnavati, and after his name Karnavati was renamed to Ahmedabad.
The city was built in open and spacious plane to the East of Sabarmati. It compromised of smaller known Fort as Bhadra Fort. The city fort wall was enclosed containing 12 Gates. The city of Ahmedabad went on expanding in every direction by the addition of new areas on both the sides of the river. And with the well laid out beautiful buildings, lakes and mosques.
Happy Birthday Amdavad!!!
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