Summary
Ashaval or Ashapalli or Yashoval[1] is the original name of Ahmedabad or Amdavad.[2] Archaeological evidence suggests that the area around Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India has been inhabited since the 11th century, when it was known as Yashoval[1] or Ashapalli or Ashaval. The city of Ashaval was located on the east of River Sabarmati. Existence of Ashawal is traced way back in 9th - 10th century up till 13th century.[citation needed] The settlement near the bank of Sabarmati river, which is today the city of Ahmedabad, was earlier known as Ashaval or Ashapalli. In the tenth century Ashaval was one of the chief places in Gujarat as described by Al-Biruni.[citation needed]
Area edit
The estimated area of Ashawal was from Calico Mills via Jamalpur Darwaja up to Astodia Darwaja. The hillock near Astodia Darwaja (the present Dhal-ni-pol area) was known as 'Asha Bhil-no-Tekro'.[3]
Rulers edit
Ashaval was originally ruled by a Bhil Maharaja Aasha Bhil, who was defeated by the Chaulukya(Solanki) king Karna (r. c. 1064–1092 CE). The 14th century chronicler Merutunga states that Karna established the city of Karnavati after this victory, which is identified with modern Ahmedabad by some scholars.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b R. K. Trivedi. Census of India 1961: Volume V - Special Report On Ahmedabad City (PDF). Government of India. p. 19. Archived (PDF) from the original on 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Rai, Neha (28 November 2018). "The History behind the names of Ahmedabad City". Ashaval.com. Archived from the original on 28 September 2019. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ "Historical Glimpses - A Complete Ahmedabad City Guide by Dr. Manek Patel". Archived from the original on 31 December 2012. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Tommaso Bobbio (2015). Urbanisation, Citizenship and Conflict in India: Ahmedabad 1900-2000. Routledge. p. 164. ISBN 978-1-317-51400-8.