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and == 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]].
[http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Surat "Surat"] ''Love to Know 1911''.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surat "Surat"] ''Wikipedia''.
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|altitude= 13 m (43 ft)
|presentname=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SuratSurat]
|stateprovince=[[Gujarat]]
|country=India
}}
'''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.
== External links ==
[http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Surat Surat] Love to Know 1911
[[Category:Locations]]
[[Category:Cities, towns and villages in Bombay Presidency]]
