The Sabarmati River has always been the lifeline for the people of Ahmedabad ever since the inception of the city. When Ahmed Shah decided to build his capital on the banks of the Sabarmati in 1411, he chose the eastern bank of the river. With the growing population and industrialization in later centuries, the city grew on both eastern and western banks. The riverbed functioned as the city centre, which was used for various purposes such as livelihood, commercial intent, social gathering, entertainment and religious purposes. This photo-story walks you through the changing roles of the Sabarmati in the lives of the people of Ahmedabad.
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