The district acquires its name from the historical city of Ahmedabad which was till 1970, the capital of Gujarat State. Historically, Ahmedabad was founded in the year 1411 by Sultan Ahmad Shah, after whom the city is named. It has a glorious history. This medieval city was visited by a number of foreign travelers in the past, among whom Mandelso, a German traveler, who came to Ahmedabad in 1638 A.D. has left a vivid account of the city.read more...