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

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

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 30 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Mughalsarai, Guest House, Surat, Tourism Hubs, Gujarat, India". www.gujarattourism.com. Retrieved 30 September 2019.


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