- Location:
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
- In the banks of Sabarmati River.
- Founded By: Sultan Ahmad Shah in the 15th century.
- Architecture
- Unique blend of Hindu, Islamic, Jain, and colonial architecture, creating a distinct Indo-Islamic architectural style known as the Gujarati Sultanate style.
- Famous for its fortified historic core, known as the walled city, with gates (Darwazas), pols (traditional housing clusters), and havelis (mansions)
- Notable Features: Characterized by densely packed traditional houses (‘pols’), numerous mosques, temples, and historic gates, reflecting a rich architectural heritage.
- Fact: First city in India to receive the UNESCO World Heritage City tag
