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Smt RD Shah Arts College, Admission: Dholka is an ancient town in Gujarat, where our college is located. Though its exact founding date is unknown, historians believe it was established around the 6th century B.C. The earliest proof of its existence comes from 1024 A.D., and it was known as Dhavalak in Sanskrit texts. Many buildings from the 11th and 12th centuries still stand today, and during the 12th and 13th centuries, Dholka became a center for learning and writing Sanskrit books. It is the main town of Dholka Taluka in Ahmedabad District, about 65 km southwest of Gandhinagar and 40 km from Ahmedabad. The Dholka Municipality was formed in 1856, making it one of the first five municipalities in Gujarat.