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'''Surat''' is a port city on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Khambhat Gulf of Cambay]. It was first used by the British [[East India Company]] in 1608. In 1612 1615 it was the location of the second [[East India Company Factories|British factory ]] and settlement in India and the seat of the Western Presidencyuntil the Company's headquarters was transferred to [[Bombay]] in 1687.
== Railways ==