vIndianz.com (22 Feb, 2010) — Ahmedabad: One of the oldest cities of the country, from where Mahatma Gandhi spearheaded the Indian freedom movement will be entering 600th year of its existence, celebrations for which will begin from next week.
In the last six centuries, the city has seen many ups and downs, and has developed into a mega-city which is at heart of Gujarat state’s development.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) plans to have year-long celebrations for the city’s 600th anniversary bash which was founded by Ahmed Shah in 1411.
“We plan to have many events through out the year to mark the 600 year of this historic city,” AMC Deputy Commissioner Dileep Mahajan told PTI.
The celebrations will begin from February 26, which is the day when the foundation of the city was laid by Ahmed Shah six centuries ago.
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