The area around Ahmedabad has been inhabited since the 11th century, when it was known as Ashaval. At that time, Karna, the Chaulukya (Solanki) ruler of Anhilwara (modern Patan), waged a successful war against the

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Population
At the 2011 Census of India Ahmedabad had a population of 5,633,927, making it the fifth most populous city in India. The urban agglomerationcentred

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Ahmedabad lies at 23°02′N 72°35′E / 23.03°N 72.58°E in western India at 53 metres (174 ft) above sea level on the banks of the Sabarmatiriver, in north-central Gujarat. It covers an area of 505 km (195 sq mi). The Sabarmati frequently dried up in the summer,

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Ahmedabad observes a range of festivals. Celebrations and observances include Uttarayan, an annual kite-flying day on 14 and 15 January. Nine nights of Navratriare celebrated with people

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The gross domestic product of Ahmedabad was estimated at US$80 billion in 2014. The RBI ranked Ahmedabad as the seventh largest deposit centre and seventh largest credit centre nationwide as of June 2012. In the 19th century, the textile and

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Air
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, 15 km (9.3 mi) from the city centre, provides domestic and international flights for

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Ahmedabad is the administrative headquarters of Ahmedabad district, administered by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation(AMC). The AMC was established in July 1950 under the Bombay Provincial Corporation Act of 1949. The AMC

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