Monument – Astodia Darwaja, Ahmedabad
Built by – Ahmad Shah I
Built in – 15th Century

“Ahmedabad was founded over the ancient settlement of Ashaval in 1411 by Ahmed Shah I of Gujarat Sultanate. He built the first citadel, Bhadra Fort, starting from Manek Burj, the first bastion of the city. The Bhadra Fort had eight gates, excluding the palace gates. When the city expanded, Ahmed Shah built the second fort, which was later fortified by Mahmud Begada in 1486. The second fort had twelve major gates and other smaller gates.

Astodia Darwaja is visible on various roads in the central city. This gate was a part of the 12 gates which served as the entrance to the walled city of Ahmedabad. Built from Ashlar stone masonry, it lies on the southern side of the old citadel and is adorned with lotus medallions.

Dated 15th century, the Astodia Darwaja has three stone arches which are seventeen feet broad and twenty-five feet high, with a platform of 28 by 27 feet.”

Photo Courtesy – heritage.ahmedabadcity.gov.in