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  Sarkhej Location in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Show map of Ahmedabad Sarkhej Sarkhej (Gujarat) Show map of Gujarat Sarkhej Sarkhej (India) Show map of India | |
| Coordinates:22°59′0″N72°30′0″E / 22.98333°N 72.50000°E /22.98333; 72.50000 | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Gujarat |
| District | Ahmedabad |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Gujarati,Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 382210 |
| Vehicle registration | GJ |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| Website | gujaratindia |
Sarkhej is a suburban neighbourhood in the city ofAhmedabad. It is primarily known for theSarkhej Roza, an architectural complex located 8 km south from the city centre. One of the most important roads of metropolitan Ahmedabad,Sarkhej–Gandhinagar Highway, originates from Sarkhej and ends at the twin cityGandhinagar.
Originally, before the mugal invasion it was called “Shree kshetra” meaning where Shree(goddess Lakshmi) resides.Mainly erected underMahmud Begada's reign (1442–51), it has been built on the location where the holy man and religious Muslim leaderAhmed Khattu Ganj Baksh (orShaikh Ahmad Khattri) lived and died (in 1446).the Sufi mystic was drawn to the strong spiritual vibrations of the prosperous land of “shree kshetra”. He was the spiritual guide of the sultanAhmed Shah.He is said to have been one of the fourthAhmed who invaded the city of Karnavati and later named it ahmedabad. HisRoza orMaqbara is one of the biggestmausoleum of India, competing with theTaj Mahal.The complex became a retreat place forsultans and later an imperial necropolis.
Organized around a large artificial water reservoir are to be found gardens and the holy man's tomb, together with the tombs ofMahmud Begada and his wifeRajabai, as well as palaces, aharem and pavilions.The buildings have an austere beauty, a mixture of different Indian styles.
Sarkhej is accessible through National HighwaysNH 8A andNH 8C and theSardar Patel Ring Road.
Sarkhej is an important godown area forAhmedabad. Warehousing and Distribution for entire Gujarat is done from Sarkhej. Sarkhej has a meter gauge Railway Station (SEJ).
TheGujarat State Road Transport Corporation runs a circular bus service along theSardar Patel Ring Road from Sarkhej on an hourly basis.[1][2]
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