Surat

A port city, Surat is one of the most important places in the state of Gujarat. A major industrial hub, it is a city with a high standard of living. The importance of the city grows with the fact that the flourishing diamond cutting and polishing industry in Surat is the best in the world. Read more to get an overall idea

About Surat

The history of Surat dates back to the time of Mahabharata. The city has its mention in the epic as well as in other ancient books. During the 13th century, it was also referred to as "Suryapur" by the Brahmin (Pundits). The prosperity of the modern Surat increased during the 16th century when European traders started coming in. The port of Surat became an extremely important and significant route for traders. The Portuguese and the British fought with each other to establish their dominance on the port. The great emperor Shivaji attacked the city several times, which eventually went into the hands of the British in 1613 and become the first English settlement in India. Surat also turned out as an important port and transit point for Mecca. Surat also took active participation in India's freedom movement and went through severe socio-political turmoil for many years before the Indian Independence.

Surat has a global location of North Latitude of 21°15' and East Longitude 72°52'. Situated on the bank of the Tapi River, it falls in South Gujarat. It is approachable from all corners of the country through airways, railways and roadways. The best time to visit Surat is between the months of October and March.

To know more about Surat, please click the links given below:

• History of Surat
• Surat Location
• Weather of Surat

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• Infrastructure of Surat
• Reaching Surat
• People of Surat
• Languages in Surat
• Population of Surat
• Flood in Surat
• Surat Municipal Corporation
• Banks in Surat
• Major Industries in Surat
• Transportation in Surat
• Surat Airport
• Surat Art and Culture
• Surat Saris
• Surat Sari Manufacturers
• Surat Zari Industry
• Surat Diamond Jewelry Industry
• Surati Cuisine/Surti Cuisine

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