Ahmedabad, also known as Amdavad, is the largest city in Gujarat. Founded in the 15th C by Sultan Ahmed Shah, Ahmedabad was considered one of India's finest cities during the 17th C - it went through a period of decline in the 18th C. Today Ahmedabad is an important industrial center, especially in the textile industry. Hand-printed fabrics and
other textiles are available to purchase including a wide range of embroidered and colorful fabrics.
The city straddles the Sabarmati River with the old city on the east bank. Generally the climate is very dry except during monsoon season. March to June are very hot while November to February have average temperatures.
Ahmedabad has numerous attractions for travelers, and is noted to be one of the best cities to study the blend of Hindu and lslamic architectural styles known as the Indo-Saracenic.
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