Historic City of Ahmadabad

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The Historic City of Ahmadabad: A Unique Blend of Architecture and Culture

The Historic City of Ahmadabad, located on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River in the Indian state of Gujarat, stands as a testament to the rich cultural and architectural history of India. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, this ancient city offers a unique blend of Islamic, Hindu, and Jain architecture that reflects the diverse cultural influences over six centuries.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The walled city of Ahmadabad, founded by Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century, on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati river, presents a rich architectural heritage from the sultanate period, notably the Bhadra citadel, the walls and gates of the Fort city and numerous mosques and tombs as well as important Hindu and Jain temples of later periods. The urban fabric is made up of densely-packed traditional houses (pols) in gated traditional streets (puras) with characteristic features such as bird feeders, public wells and religious institutions. The city continued to flourish as the capital of the State of Gujarat for six centuries, up to the present.

Encyclopedia Record: Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, also spelled Amdavad, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court. Ahmedabad's population of 5,570,585 makes it the fifth-most populous city in India, and the encompassing urban agglomeration population was estimated at 8,854,444 is the seventh-most populous in India. Ahmedabad is located near the banks of the Sabarmati River, 25 km (16 mi) from the capital of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, also known as its twin city.

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