Places of interest
Ahmad Shah Mosque
Dating from 1414, this was one of the earliest mosques In the city and was
probably built on the site of a hindu temple, using Parts of that temple in
its construction. It is in the south - west of the Bhadra. The front of the
mosque is now a garden. Apart from the traces of a Sanskrit inscription
dated in samvat 1307 ( a.d 1250 ) on one of the Pillars, there is an arabic
inscription over the central mihrab which Assigns the erection of the mosque
on the 4th shawwal a.h. 817 ( 1414 a.d ) To ahmad shah 1
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Jami Masjid ( Jumma Mosque )
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is built by city founder sultan ahmad Shah in 1423 near three gates ( tran
darwaja ) the architecture of the Mosque are hindu and muslim. It as 260
pillars supporting domes arranged Symmetrically. Pleasent illumination
without glare is achieved from the External roof into the dome and admitted
through clerestory windows. The Special feature of the mosque is the muluk
khana or the royal gallery, Which is a platform standing on pillars and
enclosed upto the roof with Beautifull stone work.
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Calico Museum of Textiles
It is situated in the aristocratic permises of The sarabhai family in
shahibag, is the finest museum of textiles. From a Modest beginning in 1940,
it has blossomed into one of the richest Collection of indian textiles
covering textiles picked from all regions of India and from all periods of
history. Exhibits include a wide range of Embroidered shamianas, wall
hangings, costumes, saris and embroidered Known as phulkaris, kalamkaris,
juxtaposed artistically. However, the Emphasis is on religion and religious
textiles as one enters the vaishnava Section. Exhibits of a pustimarga
shrine which leads to galleries with Pichhwais and patchitras ( painting on
cloth ) of immense historical value And intrinsic beauty leaves one
spellbound. The jain gallery recreates the Atmosphere of a derasar ( jain
temple ) with its domed wooden ceiling in Maratha style. There are numerous
other exhibits of which mention must be Made of the palanquin of the
maharaja of holkar, 17th century patola from Patan exported to bali,
kalamkaris made for the british market in the same Period, 18th century tie
and dye karuppar saris, 12th century block Printing exported of bali, window
curtains for the portuguese market, Gujarati chintz made for the east india
company, 18th century tie and dye From bhuj and patan patolas.
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Gandhi Ashram ( Sabarmati Ashram )
Situated on peaceful stretch of the River sabarmati, gandhiji set up a
simple retreat in 1918. Laying down the Objectives of the ashram, gandhiji
wrote " to take training for the National service which is not contrary
to universal well being and Constantly endeavouring for such national
service, is the aim of this Ashram. " gandhiji first stayed in
vanatshala a place where handlooms were Installed, but later on moved to '
hridaykunj ' the pulse of the ashram. This spartan accomdation was to
witness gandhiji's evolution from mohandas To mahatma, who rose to be the '
father of nation ' . The first struggle That gandhiji spearheaded from
sabarmati ashram was that of textile mill Workers. Soon after, there was a
kheda satyagraha. Directed by his inner Voice bapu gave a call to break the
salt law and embarked on a 385 km march With his 79 followers. On 12th march
1930 bapu commenced on this trail, Setting the nation blaze with the spirit
of defiance.
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Sidi Sayyad Mosque
Situated near lal darwaja, it has earned world wide Fame for its
magnificent stone tracery. In this tracery , three trees and Four palms have
been equally spaced and the pattern is spread over the Whole surface evenly.
It is a fine example of indo - saracenic architecture And its models in
minature are best known soveniers of the city.
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Hatheesingh Jain Temple
Built outside delhi gate in 1848 by a rich jain Merchant sheth hatheesingh,
it was designed by premchand salat and is Dedicated to dharmanath, the
fifteenth tirthankar. Built in pure white Marble and profusely decorated
with rich carvings. It is surrounded by an Imposing row of cloisters
containing 52 shrines, each with an image of a Tirthankar
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Shreyas Folk And Art Museum
It is run by a priavate trust, is a living Repository of folk objects which
attempt at documenting on the spot study Of traditional crafts and
technology. The communities whose culture had Been studied are kathi,
rabari, charan, ahir, bharvad, kanbi, koli, mer, Bhansali, rajputs,
brahmins, banias, meghvals, khojas, vohras, memons, Miyanas etc. The
exhibits pertain to costumes and handmade articles by These communities.
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Sarkhej Ka Roza
Mausoleum of mahmud begara and beside the tank and Connected to his tomb,
that of his queen, rajabai ( 1460 ). Also by the Tank is the tomb of ahmad
khattu gaj baksh, a renowned muslim saint and Spiritual adviser to ahmad
shah. The saint is said to have died in fine Mosque - the perfection of
elegant simplicity. It is notable for the Complete absence of arches, a
feature of muslim architecture, the palace With pavilions and a harem is
also around the tank.
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Museum Of Tribal Research And Training Institute
Situated at the gujarat Vidyapith, clay figures, ornaments and musical
instruments are the medium Of statement for the tribals and a vast array of
these are catalogued and Presented in this museum. The clay figure of
tigers, elephants, the Drawings of ' pithora dev ' and his kinsmen are
displayed besides the masks Worn by the kokna tirbe of south gujarat. The
range of tribal musical Instrument includes dhol ( drum ) , nagara ( small
drum ) , flutes, tali ( Cymbals ) , temro ( like sitar ) , dobru and tadpu (
saxophone type ) etc.
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Adalaj Step Well
Located on outskirts of ahmedabad, buitl in 1499 a.d. by Ruda rani, wife of
raja virsingh a vaghela rajput. It has a entrance from Three sides with open
colonnades on increasing height and complexity over The staircase landings.
The decoration of the columns, curved brackets and Lintels is highly
elaborate with repeated freizes and ornamentation of Animal motifs and
deities.
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Shopping
Ahmedabad offers exquisite handicarft items made of variety of raw
materials, Bandhej Textiles, Embroidery of Gujarat and traditional Jewelry.
How to Reach
The airport of Ahmedabad receives flights from all the major cities of
India. The city is also well connected by the trains. It also has motorable
roads and cars and coaches, which are available from all the nearby
destinations.
Best time to visit
October-March
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