Description:
The old fort which was built by Muhammad Tughlak in the 14th century to defend him against the bhills stands witness to the history of Surat.
In 1546, the Sultan of Gujarat built a castle in Surat on the banks of the Tapi. Nowadays, this place houses several government offices.
There are some remains of the Gujarat sultanate-the Khawaja Diwan Saheb's mosque, Khudavad mosque and the Mariana Shami Maqbara. All these structures belong to the early 16th century, an evidence of the prominence of Mughal rule over the city. The Swayed Idris mosque is also worth a visit.
