Locality:- Mugalisara
Year of Construction:- 1500s
The custom house of Surat was located on the river Tapti at this Ovaro which is near the qila (of Surat) close to the landing point. The building of the customshouse comprised a large courtyard (covered pavilion or kiosk ) towards sea and a large hall. It had two gates, one towards the river Tapti, while the other led into the Bazaar.
References:
Shafqat, A. (2006). THE CUSTOMSHOUSE AT THE PORT OF SURAT UNDER THE MUGHALS. Proceedings of the Indian History Congress, 67, 383-394. Retrieved June 20, 2021, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/44147958