How did surat eclipse cambay as a major port of western india?
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What is the complete history of Surat?
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History of Surat is very splendid. It is situated near Tapi river, which is believed to be a daughter of the sun. Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Chhatrapati shivaji plundered it twice in about 1600 A.D. As flags of Choryasi port were waved in surat city. It was named Choryati. Thus, Surat was an important port in the past. Valandes have established their office in Surat city also. The English established first business office at surat in entire India in 1612 and obtained rights to trading for East India company in 1614.
On detailed study regarding history of Surat it is revealed that explicit references regarding Surat are found since the beginning of 15th century. Land area of Surat district passed thought historical experiences since centuries. Many dynasties ruled over the region. Hundreds of copper-plates found revealed that tradition of prent/religion was already established Surat become important attraction to habitat for exporters of the world.
Two names viz. Surat and Suryapur are found since historical mention of Surat city. The word Suryapur is firstly found in metal inscription of Jain idols. Mention of Surat is found since middle part of fifteenth century. Moreover, word Surat is often founds in Jain literature and Persian history. During farmer help of fifteenth century, word Surat was prevailing for this town part.
Muslim historians mote when was Surat inhabited that Qutubuddin Aibak visited Surat in 1194 A.D and Mohmmad Tuklak in 1347 A.D. Sultan Ferog Tuklak constructed a small fort for the protection of Surat. Zafarkhan, the governor of Gujarat appointed his son Mastikhan as governor of Rander and surat in 1391 A.D. Original Surat was continued to the areas of Dariya Mahel, Shah pore, Nanavat, Sodagarwad etc. However, a rich person named Malik Gopi inhabited Gopipura, constructed gopi talav and extended its areas. He constructed Ramitabla in memory of his wife. Then after he was appointed as governor of Surat. However, he was prey to anger of the Sultan and he was killed.
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History of Surat is very splendid. It is situated near Tapi river, which is believed to be a daughter of the sun. Attracted by the prosperity of Surat, Chhatrapati shivaji plundered it twice in about 1600 A.D. As flags of Choryasi port were waved in surat city. It was named Choryati. Thus, Surat was an important port in the past. Valandes have established their office in Surat city also. The English established first business office at surat in entire India in 1612 and obtained rights to trading for East India company in 1614.
On detailed study regarding history of Surat it is revealed that explicit references regarding Surat are found since the beginning of 15th century. Land area of Surat district passed thought historical experiences since centuries. Many dynasties ruled over the region. Hundreds of copper-plates found revealed that tradition of prent/religion was already established Surat become important attraction to habitat for exporters of the world.
Two names viz. Surat and Suryapur are found since historical mention of Surat city. The word Suryapur is firstly found in metal inscription of Jain idols. Mention of Surat is found since middle part of fifteenth century. Moreover, word Surat is often founds in Jain literature and Persian history. During farmer help of fifteenth century, word Surat was prevailing for this town part.
Muslim historians mote when was Surat inhabited that Qutubuddin Aibak visited Surat in 1194 A.D and Mohmmad Tuklak in 1347 A.D. Sultan Ferog Tuklak constructed a small fort for the protection of Surat. Zafarkhan, the governor of Gujarat appointed his son Mastikhan as governor of Rander and surat in 1391 A.D. Original Surat was continued to the areas of Dariya Mahel, Shah pore, Nanavat, Sodagarwad etc. However, a rich person named Malik Gopi inhabited Gopipura, constructed gopi talav and extended its areas. He constructed Ramitabla in memory of his wife. Then after he was appointed as governor of Surat. However, he was prey to anger of the Sultan and he was killed.
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