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erected in Gujarat , particularly in Ahmedabad , thereby establishing a rich architectural tradition which led the British envoy , Sir Thomas Roe , to acknowledge " Ahmedabad as the handsomest town in Hindustan , perhaps the world " .
erected in Gujarat , particularly in Ahmedabad , thereby establishing a rich architectural tradition which led the British envoy , Sir Thomas Roe , to acknowledge " Ahmedabad as the handsomest town in Hindustan , perhaps the world " .
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... Ahmedabad . Erected in 1414 , it was the Sultan's exclusive mosque for the nobles and the royal household . Facing the Bhadra Fort is the Teen Darwaza - the massive triple gate with fretted stone work . From atop the gate the Sultans ...
... Ahmedabad . Erected in 1414 , it was the Sultan's exclusive mosque for the nobles and the royal household . Facing the Bhadra Fort is the Teen Darwaza - the massive triple gate with fretted stone work . From atop the gate the Sultans ...
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... Ahmedabad . The most beautiful Jain temple in the city is the Hathisinh Jain temple in white marble dedicated to Dharamantha , the 15th Jain Tirthankara . The sculptural decoration , intricately carved toranas ( festooned arches ) and ...
... Ahmedabad . The most beautiful Jain temple in the city is the Hathisinh Jain temple in white marble dedicated to Dharamantha , the 15th Jain Tirthankara . The sculptural decoration , intricately carved toranas ( festooned arches ) and ...
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