About Bhadra Fort
Bhadra Fort is located within the walled city area of Ahmedabad and one of the most famous monuments of the city. Bhadra Fort was built by Ahmedabad's founder sultan Ahmad Shah I during the Maratha rule in 1411 AD.
Bhadra Fort has Bhadrakali Temple inside it, which is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess 'Bhadrakali' or Kali. Besides temple, fort also houses few government offices. Every year huge number of tourists from all over India visit this place to see and enjoy its – majestic palace, lush green surroundings, rich heritage and its unique red stoned impressive architecture. It is believed that goddess Lakshmi’s had once visited this place and had blessed sultan, his people and the place with prosperity and goodness. This fort situated in the heart of the city is a place one should surely visit. Be here with your family and friends to learn, understand and value the heritage of Gujarat.
Bhadra Fort houses a castle and the delightful Nagina Baugh and Ahmed Shah Mosque on the west side and an open region regarded as Maidan-Shah on the east side.
Bhadra Fort also serves as venue for Independence Day and Republic day celebrations. Approach to the fort is quite congested due to the market surrounding the fort.
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Places to Visit near Bhadra Fort
Tomb of Ahmed Shah, Gujarat
0.8 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Ahmed Shah's Tomb was built in year 1442 after his death and is just outside the Jama Masjid's east gate. This tomb is located inside the Jama...
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Rani Roopmati Mosque, Gujarat
1 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Located in Ahmedabad city, Rani Roopmati mosque was built by Sultan Mehmud Beghara for his beloved wife Rani Roopmatis in the year 1430 AD. The...
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Amritavarshini Vav, Gujarat
1.7 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Amritavarshini Vav is located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is also known as Panchkuva Stepwell or Kathkuni Vav. As the name Panchkuva itself...
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Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
1.8 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir or temple is almost 200 years old temple and is the first temple of the Swaminarayan Sampraday, a Hindu sect. This...
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Shaking Minarets - Sidi Bashir Mosque, Gujarat
2.3 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
The Sidi Bashir Mosque is situated in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Because of its special development, the mosque is likewise called Jhulta...
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City Museum (Kite Museum), Gujarat
2.7 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
The City Museum, is situated in a Le Corbusier building and suggestive of a secondary school under devastation, blankets Ahmedabad's history. It...
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Hutheesing Jain Temple, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
2.8 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Named after its Jain businessman founder Seth Hathee Singh Kesrising, Hutheesing Jain Temple or Hathi Singh temple built using white marble,...
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Kamla Nehru Zoo, Gujarat
3.5 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Kamla Nehru Zoo or commonly called as Kankaria Zoo is located on the banks of Kankaria Lake in Ahmedabad. Kamla Nehru Zoo is known for its...
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Parimal Garden, Gujarat
3.6 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Parimal Garden offers something for each age group. It has swings & slides where kids have a good time. During mornings and evening, many people...
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Dada Harir Stepwell, Gujarat
3.8 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Located in Ahmedabad and situated behind Dada Hari’s tomb, Dada Harir Step Well is an octagonal shaped step well located below the ground level...
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Calico Museum of Textiles, Gujarat
4.1 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Located in a place called Shahibaug in Ahmedabad city, Calico Museum of Textiles is India’s first textile museum founded in 1949 by eminent...
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Kankaria Lake and Zoo, Gujarat
4.4 km from Bhadra Fort - See map
Kankaria Lake is one of the most amazing lakes in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. A lakefront was created around it which has numerous open attractions like...
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