Here's Why Ahmedabad Is Called The 'Manchester Of The East'!

Ahmedabad is the largest and most popular city in the state of Gujarat. 

The city is known as 'Manchester of the East' because of its many similarities with Great Britain's Manchester. 

This city is the second-largest centre for the cotton textile industry in India, and Manchester too has a well-known cotton textile centre.

The climate of Ahmedabad is suitable both weaving and spinning of threads just like Manchester. 

Ahmedabad city is nestled on the banks of the river Sabarmati and Manchester is situated on the banks of Irwell river.