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|coordinates= [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=21.195293,72.819771&z=15&t=h&hl=en 21.195293°N 72.819771°E] | |coordinates= [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=21.195293,72.819771&z=15&t=h&hl=en 21.195293°N 72.819771°E] | ||
|altitude= 13 m (43 ft) | |altitude= 13 m (43 ft) | ||
| − | |presentname=Surat | + | |presentname=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surat Surat] |
|stateprovince=[[Gujarat]] | |stateprovince=[[Gujarat]] | ||
|country=India | |country=India | ||
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| − | '''Surat''' is a port city on the Gulf of Cambay. It was first used by the British East India Company in 1608. | + | '''Surat''' is a port city on the Gulf of Cambay. It was first used by the British [[East India Company]] in 1608. In 1618 it was location of the first British factory and settlement in India and the seat of the Western Presidency. |
| − | + | == Railways == | |
| + | Surat was originally the southern terminus of the [[Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway]] until that line was extended to [[Bombay]]. A broad gauge branch ran eastwards along the Tapti valley to connect with the [[Great Indian Peninsula Railway]] at [[Amalner]] in [[Khandesh]]. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| + | [http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Surat Surat] Love to Know 1911 | ||
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[[Category:Locations]] | [[Category:Locations]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bombay Presidency]] | ||
Revision as of 11:01, 8 May 2010
| Surat | |
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| [[Image:|250px| ]] | |
| Presidency: Bombay | |
| Coordinates: | 21.195293°N 72.819771°E |
| Altitude: | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Surat |
| State/Province: | Gujarat |
| Country: | India |
| Transport links | |
| Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway Tapti Valley Railway | |
Surat is a port city on the Gulf of Cambay. It was first used by the British East India Company in 1608. In 1618 it was location of the first British factory and settlement in India and the seat of the Western Presidency.
Railways
Surat was originally the southern terminus of the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway until that line was extended to Bombay. A broad gauge branch ran eastwards along the Tapti valley to connect with the Great Indian Peninsula Railway at Amalner in Khandesh.
External links
Surat Love to Know 1911
