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Bhadra Fort is situated in the walled city area of Ahmedabad, India. It was built by Ahmad Shah I in 1411. With its well carved royal palaces, mosques, gates and open spaces, it was renovated in 2014 by the Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) as a cultural centre for the city.
Bhadra Fort is a striking monument that bears the hallmark of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. Located near eastern banks of Sabarmati River, the impressive fort was built after the establishment of the Muzaffarid dynasty.
Dec 7, 2023 · Bhadra Fort boasts a unique blend of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles, reflecting the cultural syncretism that characterizes the city of Ahmedabad. The fort is an expansive structure with a perimeter of over 4 kilometers, enclosing various buildings, gates, and open spaces.
Climb up the Bhadra Fort and get a bird’s eye view of the old city. Built immediately after the founding of Ahmedabad in 1411, Bhadra Fort now houses government offices and a Kali temple.
Built immediately after the founding of Ahmedabad in 1411, Bhadra Fort now houses government offices and a Kali temple. Its gate formed the eastern entrance of the Ahmedabad citadel, which stretched west to the river.
Bhadra Kali Temple, Jama Masjid, Azam Khan Sarai and Clock Tower are a worth-visit as they all are within the walls of Bhadra Fort. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation along with the Archaeological Survey of India renovated the fort in 2014, under the Bhadra Plaza Development Project.
Climb up the Bhadra Fort and get a bird’s eye view of the old city. Built immediately after the founding of Ahmedabad in 1411, Bhadra Fort now houses government offices and a Kali temple. Its gate formed the eastern entrance of the Ahmedabad citadel, which stretched west to the river.
Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad Overview. Located at the walled city of Ahmedabad, the 44 acre-Bhadra fort composes of intricate carvings, latticework and frescos alongside impeccable arches and inscriptions at the entrance.
Bhadra fort, which is made by using the beautiful deep red stones, stands majestically even today. It is the maiden Muslim edifice that was constructed long back in the Ahmedabad city. The fort houses a magnificent palace, the arches and balconies of which are ornately embellished.
Bhadra Fort is a citadel in the old city of Ahmedabad. Ahmad Shah, Sultan of Gujarat, commissioned the building during his reign (1411-1442/813-846 AH) as part of a larger urban foundation including a mosque, public square, monumental gate, and processional way.
