The Mughal Sarai is a

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located in Surat, Gujarat, India.

History

The sarai was built in 1644 CE. It was briefly used to detain political prisoners during the

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. 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

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References

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