| Dutch Cemetery, Surat | |
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 Tomb in the Dutch cemetery | |
 Interactive map of Dutch Cemetery, Surat | |
| Details | |
| Established | 17th century |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| Type | Dutch/Armenian cemetery |
| Owned by | Archaeological Survey of India |
Dutch Cemetery, Surat is a historic colonial-era cemetery situated at Gulam Falia, Nanpura in Surat in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is a protected monument of national importance maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
During the seventeenth century, Dutch East India Company stationed at Surat and the city became one of the most important trading port. As the Dutch as well as Armenian settlement expanded, the cemetery was established for the burial of company officials, Armenian and other European residents of the area. The cemetery is renowned for its monumental mausoleums and Indo-European architectures.
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