Hazrat Pir Mohammad Shah Library, Ahmedabad

#71 among attractions in Ahmedabad

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The Hazrat Pir Muhammad Shah Library is a library on Pir Muhammad Shah Road, Pankore Naka, Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. One of the oldest libraries in India, it has a collection of rare original manuscripts in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Sindhi and Turkish languages. ()

Coordinates: 23°1'35"N, 72°35'11"E

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Hazrat Pir Mohammad Shah Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jama Masjid, Tagore Hall, Teen Darwaza, Bhadra Fort.

~910 ftS
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1.3 miSW
City hall, Theater
Tagore Hall, Ahmedabad
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~990 ftSW
Historical place, City gate
Teen Darwaza, Ahmedabad
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~1970 ftSW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad
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~1010 ftSE
Tomb
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~1860 ftW
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0.4 miNE
Temple, Historical place
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~1250 ftSE
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0.6 miS
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0.7 miW
Bridge
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hazrat Pir Mohammad Shah Library?

Nearby attractions include Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad (5 min walk), Teen Darwaza, Ahmedabad (5 min walk), Ahmed Shah's Tomb, Ahmedabad (5 min walk), Manek Chowk, Ahmedabad (6 min walk).

How to get to Hazrat Pir Mohammad Shah Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hazrat Pir Mohammad Shah Library:

Bus

Lal Darwaja AMTS Bus Stop (14 min walk)
Gita Mandir Bus Station (21 min walk)

Train

Ahmedabad Junction (24 min walk)
Ahmedabad Station (26 min walk)