About The Shining Ahmedabad in Ahmedabad / Karnavati, Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad, India
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Ahmedabad (also Amdavad), /ˈɑːmɨdəbɑːd/ /ˈəmdɑːvɑːd/, originally known as Karnavati, is the largest city and former capital of the Indian state of Gujarat.

The city is the administrative headquarter of Ahmedabad district and is the judicial capital of Gujarat as the Gujarat High Court is located here. With a population of more than 5.5 million and an extended population of 6.3 million, it is the fifth largest city and seventh largest metropolitan area of India. Ahmedabad is located on the banks of the River Sabarmati, 32 km (20 mi) from the state capital Gandhinagar.

Though incorporated into the Bombay Presidency during British rule, Ahmedabad remained one of the most important cities in the Gujarat region. The city established itself as the home of a developing textile industry, which earned it the nickname Manchester of the East. The city was at the forefront of the Indian independence movement in the first half of the 20th century and the centre of many campaigns of civil disobedience to promote farmers' and workers' rights, and civil rights apart from political independence.

The city has large populations of Hindus, Muslims and Jains, and these cultures are preeminent in the city, with their religious festivals and cuisine dominating the city's culture. Cricket is a popular sport in Ahmedabad, and the Sardar Patel Stadium is situated within the city. In 2012, The Times of India chose Ahmedabad as the best city to live in India.
Etymology

According to legend, Sultan Ahmed Shah saw a hare chasing a dog while camping on the banks of the Sabarmati near the town. The Sultan was impressed by this act of bravery and decided to locate his capital here. The foundation of his capital was laid on 7 March 1411 A.D.