Manek Burj

Manek Burj
માણેક બુરજ
Manek Burj from Ellis Bridge
Map
Location of Manek Burj in Ahmedabad
EtymologyManeknath
General information
TypeBastion of the city wall
LocationEast end of Ellis Bridge
Town or cityAhmedabad
CountryIndia
Coordinates23°01′20″N 72°34′38″E / 23.0221373°N 72.577357°E / 23.0221373; 72.577357
Named forManeknath
Construction started1411
Renovated2003
Height53 foot (16 m)
Dimensions
Circumference77 foot (23 m)
Technical details
MaterialBricks and mortar

Manek Burj, also spelled Manek Buraj (lit.'Ruby bastion') is the foundation bastion of Bhadra Fort in the old city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.[1] The Burj is associated with legendary saint Maneknath.

  1. ^ "Ahmedabad's quiet birthday at Manek Burj". dna. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 7 January 2015.

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