Bhadra Fort

Bhadra Fort is a historic citadel in the walled city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, built in 1411 by Sultan Ahmad Shah I, founder of Ahmedabad. Located near Lal Darwaza and Teen Darwaza, it served as the royal palace and city fort. The complex includes palace ruins, the Bhadra Kali Temple, clock tower, and Maidan-Shah open ground, and forms part of Ahmedabad's UNESCO World Heritage City historic core.

Visitors can expect a large historic fort complex in the old city with stone walls, arched gateways, palace ruins, and open courtyards. The site includes the Bhadra Kali Temple at the eastern gate, a clock tower, and the expansive Maidan-Shah ground used for public events. Surroundings are busy urban markets near Teen Darwaza and Lal Darwaza. Visitors can explore courtyards, view historic architecture, visit the temple, and experience the heritage precinct on foot.

Built in 1411 by Sultan Ahmad Shah I as the royal citadel and palace (Arak Fort) after founding Ahmedabad. It served as the seat of the Gujarat Sultanate, later occupied by Mughals and the British. The fort enclosed royal palaces, mosques and administrative buildings and anchored the planning of the walled city. The Teen Darwaza gateway and Bhadra Gate are surviving elements of the original fortification.

The fort is culturally significant as the foundation point of Ahmedabad and houses the Bhadra Kali Temple, revered by locals and associated with the city's name and protection. The Maidan-Shah and Teen Darwaza area remains a vibrant cultural and commercial hub, hosting festivals, markets and heritage walks that reflect the living heritage of the old city.