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1. Gujarat High Court – Gujarat high
court was established on 1 May 1960 as a result of bifurcation of the
former State of Bombay into two States of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
The High Court started functioning near Akashwani, Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad. The High Court has later shifted to the new building at
Sola, Ahmedabad, from January 1999. Gujarat High Court has
jurisdiction on entire state of Gujarat.
2. Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera - Sardar
Patel Gujarat Stadium is one of the premier cricket stadiums of India
in the Motera locality of Ahmedabad. It is the largest stadium in the
state of Gujarat with an official capacity of 49,000 spectators. It
is equipped with floodlights for day-and-night games and is a regular
venue for Test cricket and One Day Internationals (ODI) matches.
3. Bhadrakali Temple - Bhadrakali Temple
in Ahmedabad was believed to be built by the Marathas in the medieval
India. Goddess Bhadrakali is worshipped by its devotee to acquire
prosperity and wealth. Being one of the cogent deity in Hindu
pantheon, the Bhadrakali Temple at Ahmedabad is visited by hordes of
devout from across the country throughout the year.
4. BRTS - BRTS is a bus rapid transit in
Ahmedabad. It is operated by Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited, a subsidiary
of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and others. It is designed by CEPT
University. It was inaugurated in October 2009. Ahmedabad BRTS has
won several nation and international awards for design,
implementation and operation.
5. Adalaj Step Well - Adalaj Stepwell is a
stepwell located in the village of Adalaj, close to Ahmedabad town.
It was built in 1499 by Mahmud Begada for his queen Rudabai, wife of
Veersinh, the Vaghela chieftain. It is an example of Indo-Islam
fusion architecture work. Built in sandstone in the Solanki
architectural style, the Adalaj stepwell is five stories deep. It is
octagonal in plan at the top, built on intricately carved large
number of pillars. Each floor is spacious enough to provide for
people to congregate.
6. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International
Airport - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is an
international airport serving the cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
in Gujarat. The airport was set up in 1937, while international
operations began in 1992. The airport currently consists of four
terminals: domestic, international, an additional terminal for
secondary traffic and a cargo terminal. Airport is named after Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister of India.
7. Gurudwara Govinddham - The Gurudwara
Govinddham looks wonderful with the domes painted with the colours
white and gold. The Gurudwara is made up by white marble. It is
located in Thaltej locality of Ahmedabad city.
8. Sabarmati Ashram – Sabarmati Ashram
is on the banks of the River Sabarmati. This was one of the
residences of Mahatma Gandhi, who lived there for about twelve years
along with his wife, Kasturba Gandhi. It was from his base here that
Gandhi led the Dandi march also known as the Salt Satyagraha. The
ashram now has a museum, the Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya.
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