18th Century
- 1708 – Invasion by Balaji Vishwanath, Ahmedabad looted, truce set at a price of Rs. 1,20,000.
- 1715 – Hindu-Muslim riot.
- 1725 – Invasion by Marathas,persuaded to go back by hushmoney.
- 1731 – Arrival of Bajirao Peshwa.
- 1732 – City sufferes from famine. Many people died due to plague.
- 1733 – Library of Rasulabad looted.
- 1738 – Treaty between Suba of Ahmedabad Aminkhan and Damaji Gaikwad, city came under joint jurisdiction. Construction of Gaikwad Haveli.
- 1744 – Death of Gujarati Poet Shamal Bhatt.
- 1753 – Ahmedabad came under Maratha rule.
- 1757 – Division of Ahmedabad between Gaikwad and Peshwa.
- 1758 – Maratha currency introduced.
- 1780 – General Godard took over the city and handed it over to Fatehsinh Gaikwad.
Read more about this topic: Timeline Of Ahmedabad
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