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      • On 1st May 1960, Gandhinagar was officially declared the capital of Gujarat after the bifurcation of the state of Bombay into Gujarat and Maharashtra. This decision was made to replace Ahmedabad as the capital, primarily for strategic reasons, as Ahmedabad was deemed too congested and susceptible to communal tensions.
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GandhinagarGandhinagar - Wikipedia

    There was a determination to make Gandhinagar a purely Indian enterprise, partly because the state of Gujarat was the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. For this reason, the planning was done by two Indian town planners: Prakash M Apte and H. K. Mewada, who had apprenticed with Le Corbusier in Chandigarh. [7] Etymology.

  4. indianexpress.com › article › citiesHardlook: Why Gujarat’s capital city — a greenfield project ...

    Aug 28, 2023 · The Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, now called SG Road, is the most popular link between Ahmedabad, the trade capital, and Gandhinagar the political capital of Gujarat. River Sabarmati runs through Ahmedabad and past Gandhinagar and the Riverfront Project will eventually connect the two cities.

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  6. www.britannica.com › place › GandhinagarGandhinagar | Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

    Gandhinagar, city, capital of Gujarat state, west-central India. It lies on the banks of the Sabarmati River, just north of Ahmadabad. Gandhinagar was named for Mohandas K. Gandhi, leader of the Indian nationalist movement. Built to supplant Ahmadabad as capital, the city was begun in 1966.

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  7. facts.net › world › cities37 Facts About Gandhinagar

    Sep 16, 2024 · Gandhinagar is the capital city of the state of Gujarat in India. Gandhinagar, named after Mahatma Gandhi, was established in 1965 as the new capital of Gujarat to replace Ahmedabad.

  8. www.newworldencyclopedia.org › entry › GandhinagarGandhinagar - New World Encyclopedia

    The new city was constructed according to their plan and was named Gandhinagar after Mahatma Gandhi, who was a Gujarati himself. Upon completion of the new city, the administrative capital of Gujarat was shifted from Ahmedabad to Gandhinagar.

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  9. www.re-thinkingthefuture.com › articles › gandhinagarGandhinagar – Green City: Pinnacle of Sustainable Urban Living

    Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat, stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of urban planning, sustainability, and architectural brilliance. Renowned for its green initiatives and innovative urban design, Gandhinagar has emerged as a model for aspiring green cities worldwide.

  10. www.vibesofindia.com › gandhinagar-politicalGandhinagar: The Political, Economic and Cultural Hub of Gujarat

    Aug 3, 2022 · Unlike its peers, Gandhinagar was not chosen to be the capital of Gujarat but built to be one. After independence in 1947, when India and Pakistan split, the province of Gujarat became a part of the Bombay State. In 1956, the province was extended to include Kutch and Saurashtra.