Ahmedabad - Bhadra Fort

Bhadra Fort was built by Shah Alam, the founder of Ahmedabad, in 1411. Today it houses government offices as well as an Archeological Survey of India office, a Sardar Patel memorial museum, a Kali temple, a statue of the first textile industrialist in the city, a courtroom and a post office.

Originally Bhadra Fort cover 44ac and featured pavilions and gardens. The fort is a formidable structure with huge arches, ornate balconies and jalis.

Visitors can ask for access to the roof to have a good view of the gallows and the surrounding streets.

East of the fort is the triple gateway, or Teen Darwaja, into the Royal Square. Sultans would watch royal processions and polo games from the palace.