Ahmedabad district

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Ahmadabad's Essential Landmarks

Ahmedabad’s urban landscape is defined by the coexistence of Indo-Islamic architecture and ancient engineering. This list features the 15th-century foundation bastion, Manek Burj, and intricate stepwells like the five-story Dada Harir Vav. Explore the city’s origins at the Tomb of Ahmad Shah and the Teen Darwaza gateway, or visit the 16th-century Sidi Saiyad Mosque, famous for its stone latticework. Beyond the medieval core, the selection includes the underground Amdavad ni Gufa gallery and the ancient Harappan ruins of Lothal, reflecting the region's long archaeological timeline.

Ahmadabad's Essential Landmarks — Map

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Sidi Saiyad Mosque

The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, popularly known as Sidi Saiyyid ni Jali locally, built in 1572–73 AD, is one of the most famous mosques of …

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Amritavarshini Vav

Amritavarshini Vav, also known as Panchkuva Stepwell or Katkhuni Vav, is a stepwell near the Panchkuva Darwaja in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

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Tomb of Ahmad Shah

This 15th-century mausoleum houses the remains of the city's founder, Ahmad Shah I, alongside his son and grandson. Located near the Jama Masjid, the structure features a central dome and smaller cupolas in a traditional Indo-Islamic style.

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Kankaria Lake

Kankaria Lake is the second largest lake in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

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Amdavad ni Gufa

Amdavad ni Gufa is an underground art gallery in Ahmedabad, India. Designed by the architect Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi, it exhibits works…

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Deewanji Ni Haveli

A restored 18th-century heritage mansion located in the old city's Sankadi Sheri. It is characterized by elaborate wooden carvings on its facade and traditional Gujarati domestic architecture.

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Teen Darwaza

Teen Darwaza is a historical gateway on the east of Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad, India.

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Manek Burj

The foundation bastion of Ahmedabad, built in 1411 on the banks of the Sabarmati River. This structure marks the spot where the city's first stone was laid by its founder, Ahmad Shah I.

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Mughli Bibi's Tomb

A 15th-century mausoleum dedicated to the wife of Muhammad Shah II. The structure is noted for its sandstone architecture and sits within a complex of historical tombs near the city center.

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Azam and Muazzam Khan's Tomb

A massive 17th-century brick mausoleum built for two Persian brothers who were architects. The structure features a large central dome and reflects the influence of Safavid architecture.

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Dada Harir Stepwell

Built in 1485, this five-story deep stepwell features intricate stone carvings and octagonal light wells. It contains inscriptions in both Sanskrit and Arabic, detailing its construction by Bai Harir Sultani.

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Lothal

Lothal was one of the southernmost cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhāl region of the modern state of…

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