Located
at the banks of the Sabarmati River, the Ashram was established by the
very hands of Mahatama Gandhi who resided here for 12 years.Sabarmati Ashram was
known to be the focal point of the non-violent movement against freedom
and also served as the base for the famous Salt Satyagrah. According to
the ancient Hindu texts, the ashram is said to be located on the
ancient site where sage Dadhich sacrificed his ribcage to make weapons
for the Gods.
Bhadra Fort
Built in the 15th century by the Muslim ruler Ahmad Shah I, the Bhadra Fort serves
as the city’s cultural center and contains palaces, mosques and massive
gates. The structure was rebuilt and expanded several times over the
course of history and after the British conquered Ahmedabad in 1817,
also served as a jail during the British Raj. Today the structure
contains government offices and is used to hoist the Indian national
flag during the Independence Day and Republic Day ceremonies.
Adalaj Step Well
Adalaj Step Well was
built by a Muslim king for the Vaghela queen Rani Roopba in 1499. The
structure is an intricately carved water reservoir and is 5 stories in
depth. The structure was built in the Hindu Solanki architectural style
and is octagonal from top. The well is one of the best examples of the
Persian-Muslim influenced architecture mixed with the Hindu architecture
with its carvings, sculptures and the inscriptions that depict the
story of its origin.
Akshardham Temple
One of the largest Hindu temples in the world, Akshardham Temple was
built in 1992 and is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan. The complex is
spread around a massive area of 23 acres and serves as a center for
devotion, arts, education and displays a marvelous modern Indian
architecture. The temple was also a site of armed terrorist attacks that
occurred in 2012 and claimed the lives of 30 civilians. The 7 foot tall
gilded statue of lord Swaminarayan must be witnessed by all the
visitors.
Kankaria Lake
The largest lake in Ahmedabad,Kankaria Lake is
a manmade lake built in the 15th century by the Muslim ruler Sultan
Qutbuddin and served as a bathing place for the kings. The lake is
spread in a circumference of 3 miles and is built in a 34-sided
polygonal shape with steps that lead into the water. The best time to
visit the lake would be during the Kankaria Carnival, which is a
week-long cultural and social festival held during the last week of
December.
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