Ahmedabad to celebrate 600 years of existence

AHMEDABAD: One of the oldest city of the country from where Mahatma Gandhi spearheaded the Indian freedom movement will be entering 600th year of its existence in a big way from next week. In the last six centuries 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 said. "The celebrations will begin on February 26, which is the day when the foundation of the city was laid by Ahmed Shah six centuries ago. A city-run has been organised inside the walled city followed by some cultural programmes," he said. "City's artists, historians, industrialists and various leaders have promised their support and cooperation for the celebrations," City Mayor Kanaji Thakore said. He said that he already had meeting with some of the well known personalities of the city who have suggested various ways for celebrating the heritage of the historical city.