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Bhavan’s College Road, Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
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Discovering Ahmedabad
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
Commonly referred to by locals as Sidi Saiyyid ni Jali, this 1572 AD structure ranks among the most celebrated Islamic sanctuaries in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. An inscribed marble plaque on its wall credits its construction to Sidi Saiyyed, a nobleman serving under Bilal Jhajar Khan—a general for Sultan Shams-ud-Din Muzaffar Shah III during the closing phase of the Gujarat Sultanate. Distinguished by its fully arched architectural design, the sanctuary is globally renowned for its ten exquisitely carved stone lattice windows (jalis) spanning the side and back arches, complemented by intricate geometric perforated stone squares along the back wall.
Jama Masjid
Established in 1424 under Sultan Ahmed Shah I, Jama Masjid (frequently termed the Friday Mosque or Jami Mosque) is widely celebrated as Ahmedabad's most magnificent place of worship. Positioned within the ancient walled quarter near the Bhadra Fort, it lines the southern corridor between Teen Darwaza and Manek Chowk. Considered perhaps the largest mosque erected across the Indian subcontinent during its era, this architectural masterpiece was conceived as a central element of Sultan Ahmed Shah’s grand urban blueprint, situated south of the royal pathway leading from the triple-arched Teen Darwaza gateway.
Sidi Bashir Mosque
Finished in 1452, this historical monument now consists solely of its twin towers and central archway, as the main structure was demolished in 1753 amid conflicts between the Maratha forces and the Gujarat Sultanate. The architectural design and stonework suggest the towers were completed near the end of Sultan Mahmud Begada's rule around 1511. Despite structural wear at their base, internal steps remain intact, while the enigmatic mechanism causing the towers to sway synchronously remains unsolved. Remarkably, these 600-year-old swaying minarets (Jhulta Minar) withstand tremors from nearby passing railway tracks due to their unique, layered stone assembly.
Adalaj Stepwell
Nestled in Adalaj village within Gandhinagar district near Ahmedabad, the Adalaj Stepwell (also known as Rudabai Stepwell) was commissioned in 1498 by King Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty. Extending five stories underground, this intricately detailed subterranean monument served a vital function in Gujarat's dry environment by storing water for domestic needs, while also acting as a central gathering place for religious ceremonies and social festivities. Among the more than 120 historic stepwells constructed throughout Western India between the 5th and 19th centuries, Adalaj stands out as one of the most famous, captivating numerous visitors with its rich artistic carvings and exceptional architectural craft.