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The Suda or Souda (/ˈsuːdə/; Medieval Greek: Σοῦδα, romanized: Soûda; Latin: Suidae Lexicon) is a large 10th-century Byzantine encyclopedia of the ancient Mediterranean world, formerly attributed to an author called Soudas (Σούδας) or Souidas (Σουίδας).

The derivation of the word “Suda” is from the Byzantine Greek word souda, meaning “fortress” or “stronghold” with the alternate name, Suidas, stemming from an error made by Eustathius, who mistook the title for the author's name. The Suda, the Byzantine encyclopedia from the year 1100.

The idiosyncratic Greek encyclopedia from the 10th century CE known as “The Suda” (from the Greek word souda, meaning “fortress” or “stronghold”) is filled with fascinating assertions, cultural minutiae, and enough gossip for a lifetime of anecdotes.

The derivation of the word “Suda” is from the Byzantine Greek word souda, meaning “fortress” or “stronghold” with the alternate name, Suidas, stemming from an error made by Eustathius, who mistook the title for the author's name. The Suda, the Byzantine encyclopedia from the year 1100.

south {adj.}

It is also known as Surat Metropolitan Region or Surat Metropolitan Area. SUDA was formed on 31st January 1978, under Gujarat Town Planning and Urban Development Act - 1976, with the jurisdiction area of 722 sq.km which covers SMC (Surat Municipal Corporation) and 195 villages surrounding SMC.