all about Surat
Establishment 1, 1960 Headquarters Surat
Taluka 1. Surat City 2 Olpad 3. Chorasi 4 Mandvi 5. Mahuva 6. Bardoli 7. Palsana 8. Kamrej 9. Mangrol 10. Umarpada
1 Historical and Geographical Information of the District Surat is also known as Suryapur, Sonani Murat, Silk City, Diamond City, Dilbahar Nagari and Textile City. Fran-en-Tsang has called Surat city (Soryata).
Surat was an international trading port during the Mughal period.
Surat developed as a major port for the Mughals, Portuguese and British. At which 'Chorashi Bandars' used to sail in ships.
- Mughal Emperor Jahangir developed the Surat port for pilgrims going to Mecca from India for Hajj, hence Surat is known as 'Bandar-e-Mubarak'.
In history, Surat was known as 'Mecca of Babylon' or 'Makkabari'.
In 1608 AD, Captain Hawkins came to Jahangir's court for the first time in a ship named Hector to obtain permission to trade. He anchored his ship on the Suwali coast.
In 1613 AD, the British established the first trading post in India in Surat. In 1615 AD, Sir Thomas Roe, the representative of the King of England, came to Surat to obtain trade permission from Emperor Jahangir. Walland established his post opposite the Dutch Garden in 1606. In 1668, the French also started trading.
In 1644, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Hakkit Khan (Isaac Beg Yazdi) built Muthalsarai. Presently, the office of Surat Municipal Corporation is located at this place. 7708 During the time of Shivaji Maharaj, Surat city was known as Nanavat. He plundered Surat twice in 1664 AD and 1670 AD. During the time of Aurangzeb, there were two Nagarsheths in Surat, whose names were Vanik 'Veerji Vora' and Pushtimargiya Vaishnava 'Bhimji Parekh'. Chintamani Jain Derasar in Surat is said to have been built in 1699 during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The first pure Gujarati Panchag was published by 'Ichcharam Suryaram Desai'. The first Gujarati school in Surat was started in 1826. The first English school in Gujarat was started in 1834.
In 1852, the city's first girls' school, Raichand Deepchand Girls' School, was established in Gopipura.
The Hope Bridge over the Tapi River was built by the British officer Hope in 1877, which is the oldest bridge in Gujarat.
On 1 May, Surat district was formed in 1960 when the state of Gujarat was formed, its headquarters is Surat.
Hazira Port (Multi Cargo Port Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal), Magdalla Port
Surat is known for its diamond industry, textile industry and zari industry and ranks first in the water heater manufacturing industry. Surat has the highest number of overbridges in the state of Gujarat. The largest vehicle market in Asia is in Surat.
Choryasi Dairy, Sumul Dairy - Kakrapar Project on Tapi River in Mandvi Taluka
Kakrapar Nuclear Power Station, Mandvi - Gas-based Power Station Uttaran Power Station - Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Surat, Jowar Research Centre Surat, Stem Cell Research Institute, Surat, Main Cotton Research Centre, Surat, Poo Research Centre, Bardoli The saying 'Surat's food and Kashi's death' is popular for its various dishes. Important Taluka Surat City Surat has been compared to 'India's Tokyo'. Apart from this, it ranks first in the world for diamond polish and is known for its textile and diamond industry.
Surat Fort Taki, a soldier, was built by Khudawant Khan, Gopi Lake, Atmanand Pharmacy established by Bapalal Vaidhe, Sarthana Nature Park, Parsi's Agiari, Dutch Cemetery, Veer Narmad's residence in Gopipura, Indoor Stadium, Science Center etc.
Asia's first revolving restaurant, Taxo Plaza, Alay Vad, Three-leafed Banyan Tree at Ashwani Kumar Ghat, Khwaja Dana Sahib's fast, Ancient Cemetery of the British, Khwaja Safar Sulaiman's Tomb, Ancient Dutch and Armenian Tombs and Crematorium Choryasi Dumas Beach Stairs Asia's largest chemical fertilizer factory, Krishak Bharti/ Cooperative, Ltd. I have started a Ro-Pax ferry service from Hazira Port in Surat to Ghogha Port in Bhavnagar. Kamrej [In addition to the temple with idols of Brahmaji and Narada in Kamrej, there is a pilgrimage site called Gayapagala.
The famous Siddhanath Mahadev Temple in Olpad Saras village
The famous Dargah of Hazrat Pir Makhdum Shaheed Bawan Ganj - Bardoli In 1956, Gujarat's first cooperative sugar factory was established in Bardoli.
Madhi's tuverdal and khamani are famous. ॐ 'Ektavan' was established in the year 2016. 5 In ancient times, Mahuva was known as Madhupuri.
In addition to the temple of Shukleshwar Mahadev in Anaval village, it is a major pilgrimage site for Digambar Jains. 1 Cultural information 5 Fairs - Festivals It is said about Surat that there are 'eight seasons and nine festivals' 3 The highest number of fairs in Gujarat are held in Surat district. 5 Folk Dances Tribals of Surat and Tapi districts perform 'Hali Nritya'.
Library Chunilal Gandhi Vidya Bhavan, Jain Anand Library, Lady Kikabai Premchand Library, Andrews Library, Narmad Library O Important Universities and Colleges Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (VNSGU) (Surat)
Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) (Surat)
Gujarat's first women's university 'Vanita Vishram Women's University' I Rare Persons
In the field of literature:
Poet Narmad (Narmadashankar Labhshankar Dave, born: 1947 Amliran area), Nandshankar Tuljashankar Mehta (born: Surat), Dhansukhlal Krishnalal Mehta (born: Wadhwan, hometown-Surat), Chandravadan Chimanlal Mehta (born: Ranjitbhai Mehta), Ranjitbhai Mehta (born: Surat). Laxmi Ram Pandya (born: Surat), Abbas Ali Wasi 'Mariz', Abdul Gani Abdul Karim Dahiwala 'Gani Dahiwala', Nagindas Marfatia, Pranlal Dosa (author of the book History of Gujarat), Gunwant Shah, Asim Randeri, Himanshi Shelat, Jyotindra Dave, Premchand Raichand. In the social field: Durgaram Mehta, Mahadevbhai Desai, Ambubhai Purani, founder of the Akhara.
In the drama field: Sanjeev Kumar (original name: Haribhai Jariwala) In the acting field: Fardunji Marzban, Bhimji Parekh and former Chief Minister of Gujarat Hitendrabhai Desai In the science field: Tribhuvandas Gajjar
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