The third cleanest city in India, Surat is the fastest growing city in the country and the second largest city in Gujarat. It is known by many names like the diamond capital of India, textile capital of India, Manchester of India and Embroidery capital of India.
A prominent town since medieval times, Surat stands on the bank of Tapi River. According to a study, Surat is among the three cities that will soon become global cities.
Over 90 per cent of the world’s diamonds are cut and polished in Surat. It is also a flourishing textile centre. The business town is home to some of the largest textile mills in India and it is known for producing good quality cotton, silks and muslin.
It was the primary port of India during the Mughal rule but lost that distinction to Bombay in the 17th century as the East India Company gained control over the port.
The strategic position of Surat on the west coast of India and its prosperity made it a pawn in the game of one-up man ship between the various colonial powers in India.
The ancient Chintanmani Temple in the city has great religious importance for people in Gujarat. The temple is popular for its exquisite carvings on wood and drawings done with vegetable dyes.
The most popular attraction of the city of Surat is the fort built by Sultan Mahmud III in the 16th century.
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