Shops in Tankshal market

People from all different places come to this marketspace for all kinds of things! Tankshal market is a small alleyway situated in old Ahmedabad, surrounded by beautiful historical structures. This place houses a beautiful jewellery market.

Shops that are majorly seen in the market were of costume jewelleries, tailors, moti (beads), bridal wear, silver wear, silver cutlery, religious and holy statues, chaandi ni varak (silver foiling for sweets) and tailors. These shops are usually displayed in bright colours like yellow and red to attract more customers.

Shops that are on the second floor of a building used hanging method of products on the windows to display them for the customers out on the streets so that they get to know what is being sold in their shops. Majority of the shops uses cash payment method. The concept of UPI and online transactions haven't been explored by them much and because there are whole sellers cash payment method is an easier and viable option for them.

The shops in tankshal market opens at 10am and closes at 9pm. The market stays shut on Sunday's, during religious holidays and special days the market timings may differ or even be found closed.

The peak hours of the markets is during the afternoon from 3-6pm.

The surroundings of Royal Mint:

Tankshal Pol

Tankshal Road:

Emerges from Manek Chowk and covers the famous Book Market and ends up connecting the relief road of Kalupur Police Station.

It is believed that the main entrance is from the Relief Road, through the gate of 'Haaj Patel ni Pol'

The locality has 9 pols, they are as follows:

-Pipardi Pol

-Pacchiya Pol

-Shantinaath ni Pol

-Galamji no Khaancho

-Darji ni Khadki

-Khajoori Pol

-Tankhsal Pol

-Mammu Nayak ni pol

-Kharakuva ni Pol

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History of Tankshal market

From Ashawalli to Ahmedabad. In the past history, Ahmed Shah from Persia was honored and the city was named after him. He was the first sultan of the city and constructed common walls as the foundation of the surrounding in Ahmedabad. Localities say that the old architecture seen in many heritage sites as well as the public construction around the city is mainly constructed reflecting the Persian art reflects from the architectural details and features, these being: pattern work, use of nature’s elements and strong pillar works. Old route to Tankshal Market Tankshal Market has a long history dating back to the era of Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. Tankshal Bazar, as it was known at the time, was a center for vendors selling a range of commodities, including spices, textiles, and handicrafts. The place was established yet were not connected to each other. In order to conn...

Architectural sites of Tankshal ni Pol

Tankshal Ni Pol Tankshal ni pol was constructed by Badshah Akbar to provide residence to the workers and their families working in the mint. Legend has it that once, a single stream from Sabarmati river used to flow from the current Tankshal Road. Later Tankshal was started to facilitate trade in the reigon of Ahmedabad. Tankshal Ni Haveli It was a ‘mint facility’ it is estimated to be built in the 1800s and was converted in a girl school 1925 but has been derilict for many years.The haveli is situated in Haja Patel ni Pol.The haveli has a wooden facade on the outside with magnificent carvings on it and no two are similar. This facade is 25m long making it the longest in Ahmedabad. The ground floor has a plinth with pillars. Metal rings are attached on these and were used to tie horses of soldiers and officials who came to visit. The first floor has large windows and there are fine carvings with floral motifs...

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