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Explore Ahmedabad
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A mass of factories, mosques, temple and high-rise offices, Gujarat's
commercial hub, Ahmedabad , sprawls along the banks of the River Sabarmati
some 90 km from its mouth in the Bay of Cam bay. A wander through the bazaars
and pols of the bustling old city is rewarding enough, but Ahmedabad is also
packed with diverse architectural styles, with over fifty mosques and tombs,
as well as Hindus and Jain temples and grand step-well. In addition,
assorted museums provide a good introduction to Gujarati culture.
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Ahmedabad History |
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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. |
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How to Reach Ahmedabad
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Air: Ahmedabad is connected by air with Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and
other major cities of India.
Rail: Ahmedabad is connected by rail with
cities all over India. |
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Best Season to Visit Ahmedabad
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The climate of Ahmedabad is hot and moist. Winters are cool and pleasant
(November-February) but summers (April-June) are extremely dry, hot in
Ahmedabad and the temperature can be as high as 46°C at times. The city of
Ahmedabad experiences good rainfall during the monsoon season during the
months from July to September. |
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