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It is a large industrial city with chemical and textile industries.
The city was founded in the 15th century by Ahmed Shah on the Sabarmati river.
The climate is warm and dry.
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The history of Ahmedabad begins with King Karandev 1, the Solanki ruler. He had waged a war against the Bhil King Ashapall or Ashaval. Karandev 1 named this city Karnavati. In 1411 century Gujarat fell in the hands of Sultan Ahmed Shah, and he renamed the city to Ahmedabad.
This city was originally built on the banks of the River Sabarmati, but is has expanded since. The fort consisted of 12 gates. During this time the trade in textiles flourished. Textiles were exported as far as Europe. By 1753, the armies of Raghunath Rao and Damaji Gaekwad captured the city, which resulted in the end of the Mugal Rule in Ahmedabad. A famine 1630 and the rule of the Peshwa and the Gaekwad virtually destroyed the city. By 1818, the British East India Company had taken over the city. A railway link and a municipal system was established after this.
In 1915 Mahatma Gandhi came from South Africa and established Ashram on the banks of Sabarmati. He started the salt satyagraha in 1930. He and many followers marched from his ashram to the costal village of Dandi, to protest against the Britishers imposing a tax on salt. Before he left the ashram, he vowed not to return to the ashram until India became independent.
Ahmedabad city is currently a major economic hub.
History of Ahmedabad
Main monuments
Links to External Sites