Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad 
11th Century


Ahmedabad is the largest city and former capital of the western Indian state of Gujarat. There has been human occupation in the area since the 11th century, when it was known as Ashaval (or Ashapalli). The Solanki clan established a city, Karnavati, on the banks of the Sabarmati, and their rule lasted until the 13th century. Rule then passed to the Vaghela dynasty of Dholka, then the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century. In the 15th century, Muzaffar Shah I founded the Muzaffarid dynasty. Karnavati finally came under the control of Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 A.D. who renamed the city after himself. Ahmedabad is famous for its ancient historical monuments. The city of Ahmedabad has still preserved the erstwhile vintage charm. The Monuments in Ahmedabad Gujarat are some excellent examples of Indo-Sarcenic architecture. Incorporated into the Bombay Presidency during British rule, Ahmedabad remained one of the most important cities in the Gujarat region. The city was at the forefront of the Indian independence movement in the first half of the 20th century when Mahatma Gandhi established two ashrams which would become centers of nationalist activities, and was the scene of campaigns of civil disobedience to promote farmers' and workers' rights.

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(1) The date shown is not the actual date of issue of Heritage cards. The date shown is the 1st January of the year which is printed and shown on the packet. This date is shown because the Software  programme needs some date for filter.
(2) These cards are issued by Chief Post Master General, Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad - 380001

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Shaking Minarets (Jhulta Minar)
26 February 2010
500
These shaking minarets at the Sarangpur area of city were built up by Ahmedshah, King of Ahmedabad.
Chabutra of Karanj
26 February 2010
500
Chabutra of Karanj, one of the oldest in the city, stands as a rich testimony of Gujarati folk art heritage.
Sidi Saiyyed Jali
26 February 2010
500
This intricately beautiful carved stone windows depict the intertwining branches of a tree and is called Sidi Saiyyed Jali.
Hathisingh Jain Temple
26 February 2010
500
Hathisingh Jain Temple was built in 1850 by Seth Hathisingh Keshrisingh.
Sarkhej Roja
26 February 2010
500
Sarkhej Roja, the Dargah of famous Saint Makhdum Shaikh about 10 kms south-west of Ahmedabad.
Ellisbridge
26 February 2010
500
Ellisbridge is a major landmark structure in the city, constructed in 1875.
Adalaj Vav (Step Well)
26 February 2010
500
Adalaj Vav was built in 1498 A.D. by Queen Rudabai.
Jumma Masjid
26 February 2010
500
Jumma Masjid was built in 1423 by Sultan Ahmed Shah-I, the founder of Ahmedabad.
Sabarmati Ashram
26 February 2010
500
Sabarmati Ashram, the place where Gandhiji had started his final struggle for India's Freedom.
Rani Sipri Mosque
26 February 2010
500
The Rani Sipri Mosque is a combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture.

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