Bhadra Fort

Bhadra Fort was constructed in the year 1411 A.D. during the rule of Marathas. It was established by Sultan Ahmad Shah, the founder of Ahmedabad city. It consists of a splendid palace and beautiful lush green garden. The fort is well known for the Bhadrakali Temple that was built in the dedication of Hindu Goddess ‘Bhadra, a different form of Goddess Kali. In the present times, the fort is used as the venue for conducting flag hoisting ceremony during the occasion of Independence Day & Republic day.

One of the biggest attractions of this fort is the Teen Darwaja or the Triple gateway. Located on the eastern side of the fort, this huge gateway serves as an entrance to the Royal Square, which is situated inside the fort premises. Tourists can check out the rooms of the kings, the dungeons where the prisoners were kept, the royal court and other halls and rooms of this grand monumental structure. The roof of the fort offers a wonderful view of the streets surrounding the palace. However, in order to go to the roof, one has to take special permission of the relevant authorities.

Today the fort houses a large number of government office like that of the Archeological Survey of India, a post office and the statue of the first industrialist of the city. The Sidi Sayed Mosque in Ahmedabad  is also located inside the premises of this huge fort.

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