Ahmedabad | 05.05.2019 | 08:00 am ~ 10:00 am

Sarkhej Roza and the Inception of Ahmedabad

About the walk

The roza at Sarkhej is one of the most revered sites in Gujarat. Sarkhej was once a prominent centre of Sufi culture, and home to Sufi Saint Shaikh Ahmed Ganj Baksh. It was based on his suggestion that King Ahmed Shah decided to establish the city of Ahmedabad on the banks of river Sabarmati, a few miles away from the city of Sarkhej.

Like many monuments built during that period, the complexes at Sarkhej exhibits a fusion of Islamic, Hindu and Jain features to form a composite 'Indo-Saracenic' architectural style, and has been famously dubbed 'Ahmed­abad’s Acropolis' by architect Le Corbusier.

Let’s take a walk across the corridors of Sarkhej and relive the period in which the idea of Ahmedabad as a city was born.

 

This guided tour is free.

 

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Walk Date
Meeting Time
07:45 am

About the walk

The roza at Sarkhej is one of the most revered sites in Gujarat. Sarkhej was once a prominent centre of Sufi culture, and home to Sufi Saint Shaikh Ahmed Ganj Baksh. It was based on his suggestion that King Ahmed Shah decided to establish the city of Ahmedabad on the banks of river Sabarmati, a few miles away from the city of Sarkhej.

Like many monuments built during that period, the complexes at Sarkhej exhibits a fusion of Islamic, Hindu and Jain features to form a composite 'Indo-Saracenic' architectural style, and has been famously dubbed 'Ahmed­abad’s Acropolis' by architect Le Corbusier.

Let’s take a walk across the corridors of Sarkhej and relive the period in which the idea of Ahmedabad as a city was born.

 

This guided tour is free.

 

Led By

Nayan Jaiswal
Having been born and brought up in Ahmedabad, I have always stayed curious about the city. There has been a natural curiosity to discover as much about the city as possible and become part of the rich heritage the city has dwelled since ages. I left Ahmedabad for a short span, during which I lived in 3 other countries and 5 different cities, however the love for the city brought me back and led me to explore city with closer eye, gathering more information about the city and sharing with all…

Meeting Time

07:45 AM

Meeting point

Sarkhej Roza's Entrance

Nearest Bus/Metro station

Sarkhej Circle Bus Stop

Disclaimer

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Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Please Note

  • Parking space is available.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and carry water.
  • Photography allowed.
  • No entry fee.