🏙️ Historic City of Ahmadabad
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat, India
📋 Fast Facts
- Founded in 1411 CE by Sultan Ahmad Shah
- First Indian city inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site (2017)
- Over 600 years of continuous urban development
- Known for pol system—self-contained neighborhoods with communal living traditions
The Historic City of Ahmadabad, located in Gujarat, India, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, becoming the first Indian city to receive this designation for its urban fabric, architectural heritage, and continuous living culture. Founded in 1411 CE by Sultan Ahmad Shah, the city represents a confluence of Islamic, Hindu, and Jain architectural styles woven into densely packed neighborhoods called pols. The walled city reflects over 600 years of development under successive ...