Ahmedabad is a vibrant and bustling city located on the western coast of India. It is the largest city in the state of Gujarat and the fifth largest city in the country. Here are some interesting facts:
– Ahmedabad was founded by Sultan Ahmed Shah in 1411 A.D. and named after him
– Ahmedabad is known as the “Manchester of India” for its thriving textile industry, which dates back to ancient times
– Ahmedabad is home to the Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi lived and led the Indian independence movement
– Ahmedabad hosts the International Kite Festival every year, attracting kite enthusiasts from around the world
– Ahmedabad has several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, which include the famous Shore Temple.
– Ahmedabad has a green cover of 14.9 per cent, which is higher than the World Health Organization recommendation of 9 square meters of green cover per capita in cities
– Ahmedabad is one of the 100 Indian cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission
– Ahmedabad is twinned with several cities around the world, such as Columbus, Ohio, United States; Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Valladolid, Province of Valladolid, Spain; Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia; Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan & Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
– Ahmedabad is the birthplace of eminent scientist Dr Vikram Sarabhai, who is considered the father of the Indian space program
– Ahmedabad is famous for its street food, especially the Gujarati thali, which is a platter of various dishes served with bread and rice
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