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The Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad was probably the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent built in this period. Designed as part of a major plan desired by the Emperor Sultan Ahmed Shah. The wide open courtyard, floored with white marble, is ringed by a colonade painted with giant Arabic calligraphy, and has a tank for ritual ablutions in the center. The mosque and arcades are built of beautiful yellow sandstone and carved with the intricate detail that mosques of this period are known for
Kankaria Lake is entirely artificial and was commissioned by Sultan Qutb-ud-Din in 1451. Unusually, it has no fewer than 34 sides. I enjoyed the ride round it on a miniature train. In the centre of the lake is an island summer palace.
" Rajwadu", a theme based restaurant spread over 12,000 sq. yards represents ancient culture and lifestyle of villages in India.
Gautam Gambhir of India bats during the 2nd Airtel T20I Match between India and Pakistan held at the Sadar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India on the 29th December 2012..Photo by Pal Pillai/BCCI/SPORTZPICS ..Use of this image is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined by the BCCI. These terms can be found by following this link:..http://www.sportzpics.co.za/image/I0000SoRagM2cIEc