Mughal Sarai, Surat

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Mughal Sarai
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General information
Typecaravanserai
Architectural styleMughal architecture
LocationSurat, Gujarat, India
Inaugurated1644 CE

The Mughal Sarai is a caravanserai located in Surat, Gujarat, India.[1][2][3]

History[]

The sarai was built in 1644 CE.

It was briefly used to detain political prisoners during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The clock tower was also added by the British.

Architecture[]

The building reflects Mughal architecture, except for the clock tower, which was added by the British.

Inscriptions[]

Inscriptions found in the sarai are now kept in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya.

References[]

  1. ^ "MughalSarai". suratmunicipal.gov.in. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
  2. ^ "Mughalsarai, Guest House, Surat, Tourism Hubs, Gujarat, India". www.gujarattourism.com. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
  3. ^ Jun 9, Melvyn Reggie Thomas | Updated; 2016; Ist, 18:17. "Wakf board asks municipal corporation to furnish details on Mughal Sarai | Surat News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-09-30.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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