About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial is a museum and memorial housed in the historic Moti Shahi Mahal in Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built between 1618 and 1622 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the palace later served as the British Raj Bhavan. Dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, it displays personal belongings, photographs, documents and exhibits related to his life and India's freedom movement, making it a significant heritage and educational attraction.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a heritage palace complex set in landscaped gardens on the banks of the Sabarmati River. Inside, air-conditioned exhibition halls display Sardar Patel's personal belongings, khadi clothes, letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and information on the freedom movement and integration of princely states. The building retains Mughal architectural features with pillared halls, arches and wooden work. Visitors can explore galleries, a Sardar Sarovar exhibition, and outdoor garden areas.
Key highlights
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Historic Moti Shahi Mahal built in 1618-1622 by Shah Jahan
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Dedicated galleries on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's life and work
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Collection of personal belongings, photographs and documents
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Exhibition on Sardar Sarovar Project