Manek Burj, Medieval bastion at Sabarmati riverbank in Ahmedabad, India.
The stone bastion rises 53 feet high with a circumference of 77 feet, marking the eastern edge of the Bhadra Fort complex.
Ahmed Shah I established Manek Burj in 1411 as the foundation point for Ahmedabad, choosing this location to build his new capital of Gujarat.
Local descendants of Saint Maneknath perform annual ceremonies at the bastion during Vijayadashami and the city's foundation day celebrations.
The protected monument underwent restoration in 2003 following structural concerns caused by the construction of a nearby concrete bridge.
The bastion originally contained a stepwell named Manek Kuva, which drew water from the Sabarmati River until the waterway changed course in 1866.
Location: Ahmedabad district
Inception: 1411
Part of: Bhadra Fort
GPS coordinates: 23.02214,72.57736
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:20
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