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Ahmed Shah I laid the foundation of Ahmedabad on 26 February 1411 at Manek Burj, named after a legendary Hindu saint.

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Ahmedabad

India

Country
India
Population
8.5M
Coordinates
23.02, 72.57
36th most populous city in the world

Ahmedabad, also spelt Amdavad, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court.

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Ahmedabad was the focus of settlement by Hindu migrants from Pakistan after the partition of India in 1947.

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Ahmedabad

India

Country
India
Population
8.5M
Coordinates
23.02, 72.57
36th most populous city in the world

Ahmedabad, also spelt Amdavad, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court.

From the “History” section

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The urban poverty rate in Ahmedabad declined from 28% in 1993–1994 to 10% in 2011–2012.

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Ahmedabad

India

Country
India
Population
8.5M
Coordinates
23.02, 72.57
36th most populous city in the world

Ahmedabad, also spelt Amdavad, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court.

From the “Demographics” section

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Ahmedabad has a hot semi-arid climate, with an average summer maximum temperature of 43 °C (109 °F).

Ahmedabad
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Ahmedabad

India

Country
India
Population
8.5M
Coordinates
23.02, 72.57
36th most populous city in the world

Ahmedabad, also spelt Amdavad, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court.

From the “Geography” section

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The first all-vegetarian Pizza Hut in the world opened in Ahmedabad.

Ahmedabad
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Ahmedabad

India

Country
India
Population
8.5M
Coordinates
23.02, 72.57
36th most populous city in the world

Ahmedabad, also spelt Amdavad, is the most populous city in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is the administrative headquarters of the Ahmedabad district and the seat of the Gujarat High Court.

From the “Culture” section

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Photo: Kushagra140 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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