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ABOUT AHMEDABAD
Located
in the State of Gujarat in West India, Ahmedabad is one of the top tourist
destinations in West India, and lies along the Sabarmati River, 440 km
north of Mumbai. It is the home of numerous entertainment complexes,
amusement parks, and museums offering a glimpse into the life style,
culture and history of the city. It is also known as one of the picturesque cities of Gujarat
because of its unique mixture of contemporary and historic Indo-Sarasenic
architecture. Moist lowlands
in the South contrast dry beaches in the North, both of which are offset
by rolling forested mountains in the East. With a population of over 5 million people, Ahmedabad bustles, no
matter the time of year. The
principle languages spoken are English, Hindi and Gujarat.
It was founded in 1411 AD by Sultan Ahmed Shah, and has an
eclectic history, which is reflected in its economic past. After an
initial boom in textiles, which awarded it the nickname “The Manchester
of the East”, Ahmedabad became a thriving business center. By the early
1800’s however, the British East India Co. took over and again the city
thrived in textiles. Following independence, it is known as the largest
city in the State, supporting both thriving chemical and textile
industries.
Ahmedabad is also home to more than a dozen Colleges and
Universities, including some of India’s most prominent institutions:
National Institute of Design, the Amrita Institute of Management, and the
Center for Environmental Planning and Technology. Students from all over India seek their educations here, and
entrance requirements are strict, ensuring that the best and most
deserving students receive proper preparation for the growing Indian and
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