Ahmedabad

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/ahmedabad

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Ahmedabad?Western India, Gujarat state, on the Sabarmati River
2. How many people live in Ahmedabad?Approximately 8.25 million residents within the metropolitan area
3. How big is Ahmedabad?Approximately 460 square kilometers
4. When was Ahmedabad built?February 26, 1411, by Sultan Ahmed Shah
5. What is Ahmedabad known for?Ahmedabad is famous for its big textile factories that make colorful cotton fabrics and for being the home of Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram.
6. When was Ahmedabad founded?Ahmedabad was founded on February 26, 1411 by Sultan Ahmed Shah.

Tropical Savanna Climate: A climate characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons, with average monthly temperatures above 18 degrees Celsius year-round.
Mughal Rule: The period when the Mughal Empire controlled large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th century.
Sabarmati Ashram: A historic ashram on the banks of the Sabarmati River where Mahatma Gandhi lived and led India's independence movement.
Petrochemicals: Chemical products derived from petroleum or natural gas, used in a wide range of industries.