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.

N.B.
(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