Situated on peaceful stretch of the River sabarmati, gandhiji set up a simple retreat in 1918. Laying down the Objectives of the ashram, gandhiji wrote " to take training for the National service which is not contrary to universal well being and Constantly endeavouring for such national service, is the aim of this Ashram. " gandhiji first stayed in vanatshala a place where handlooms were Installed, but later on moved to ' hridaykunj ' the pulse of the ashram. This spartan accomdation was to witness gandhiji's evolution from mohandas To mahatma, who rose to be the ' father of nation ' . The first struggle That gandhiji spearheaded from sabarmati ashram was that of textile mill Workers. Soon after, there was a kheda satyagraha. Directed by his inner Voice bapu gave a call to break the salt law and embarked on a 385 km march With his 79 followers. On 12th march 1930 bapu commenced on this trail, Setting the nation blaze with the spirit of defiance.

Situated near lal darwaja, it has earned world wide Fame for its magnificent stone tracery. In this tracery , three trees and Four palms have been equally spaced and the pattern is spread over the Whole surface evenly. It is a fine example of indo - saracenic architecture And its models in minature are best known soveniers of the city.

Mausoleum of mahmud begara and beside the tank and Connected to his tomb, that of his queen, rajabai ( 1460 ). Also by the Tank is the tomb of ahmad khattu gaj baksh, a renowned muslim saint and Spiritual adviser to ahmad shah. The saint is said to have died in fine Mosque - the perfection of elegant simplicity. It is notable for the Complete absence of arches, a feature of muslim architecture, the palace With pavilions and a harem is also around the tank.

Situated at the gujarat Vidyapith, clay figures, ornaments and musical instruments are the medium Of statement for the tribals and a vast array of these are catalogued and Presented in this museum. The clay figure of tigers, elephants, the Drawings of ' pithora dev ' and his kinsmen are displayed besides the masks Worn by the kokna tirbe of south gujarat. The range of tribal musical Instrument includes dhol ( drum ) , nagara ( small drum ) , flutes, tali ( Cymbals ) , temro ( like sitar ) , dobru and tadpu ( saxophone type ) etc.

Located on outskirts of ahmedabad, buitl in 1499 a.d. by Ruda rani, wife of raja virsingh a vaghela rajput. It has a entrance from Three sides with open colonnades on increasing height and complexity over The staircase landings. The decoration of the columns, curved brackets and Lintels is highly elaborate with repeated freizes and ornamentation of Animal motifs and deities.