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Uttar Pradesh often referred to as U.P.,
is the most populous and fifth largest state in the Republic of India.
Uttar Pradesh covers a large part of the highly fertile and densely populated
upper Gangetic plain. Located in North India, it shares an international border
with Nepal and is bounded by the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh,
Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Bihar.
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Destinations in Uttar Pradesh |
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Agra |
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Allahabad |
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Jhansi |
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Lucknow |
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varanasi |
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sarnath |
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General Information:-
Area: 38863square
kilometers.
Capital: Hyderabad
Population: 7,61,11,243
Language: Telegu & Urdu |
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Agra - Places of
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Perhaps no other historical monument has evoked as
much awareness and admiration from tourists and
travelers alike, as the magnificent Taj Mahal - fondly called by people as the ultimate
requiem of love, from a great Mughal Emperor to his beloved.
Agra came into limelight during the rule of Afghan King Sikandar
Lodhi - who had made it the capital of his empire. Later in 1526 A.D., the Mughal
Emperor Babar took upon himself the task for rendering Agra, a unique character and beauty of its own.
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Allahabad - Places of Interest |
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A city of many dimensions is what befits a description of Allahabad. In addition to being a major pilgrimage centre, the city has played an important part in the formation of modern India. Hindu mythology states that Lord Brahma, the creator god, chose a land for 'Prakrishta Yajna'. This land, at the confluence of three holy rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, blessed by gods, came to be known as 'Prayag' or 'Allahabad'.
Allahabad became the headquarters of North Western Provinces, after being shifted from Agra. Well preserved relics of the British impact includes the Muir College and the All Saints Cathedral.
Many important events in India's struggle for freedom, took place here - the emergence of the first Indian National Congress in 1885, the beginning of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violence movement in 1920.
Inportent Place:
Sangam|| Kumbh Mela||
KAllahabad Fort||Patalpuri Temple||
Ashoka Pillar
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Jhansi - Places of Interest |
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Jhansi, the gateway to Bundelkhand, was a stronghold of the Chandela
kings but lost its importance after the eclipse of the dynasty in the 11th century.
It rose to prominence again in the 17th century under Raja Bir Singh Deo who was a
close associate of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. However, its greatest claim to fame
is its fiery queen Rani Laxmibai, who led forces against the British in 1857,
sacrificing her life to the cause of Indian independence.
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Lucknow |
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Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, extends along the banks of the River Gomti. The creator of Lucknow as it is today was Nawab Asaf ud Daula. The city became known as a centre for Urdu poetry and courtly diction, and reached its acme during the reign of Wajid Ali Shah who was a connoisseur of music and poetry.
Lucknow is also known for its elaborate cuisine and 'Chikankaari'
or exquisite shadow-work embroidery on fine muslin cloth. |
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Varanasi |
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Varanasi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Many names
have been given to Varanasi, though its recently revived official appellation is mentioned in
the Mahabharata and in the Jataka tales of Buddhism. It probably derives from the two rivers that
flank the city, the Varana to the north and the Asi to the south.
Varanasi’s associations with Shiva extend to the beginning of time: legends relate how, after his
marriage to Parvati, Shiva left his Himalyan abode and came to reside in Kashi with all the gods in attendance.
The city of Banaras is situated on the west bank of the holiest of all Indian rivers, the Ganga or Ganges. |
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Sarnath |
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Buddhists worldwide look upon India as the land of the Buddha and a visit to this
country means a pilgrimage to those places sacred to the memory of the Enlightened One.
After the Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodh Gaya he came to Sarnath.
Here in the Deer Park, he delivered his first sermon, or in religious language,
set in motion the Wheel of Law (Maha-Dharmachakra Pravartan.).
On the day before his death Buddha included Sarnath along with Lumbini,
Bodh Gaya and Kushinagar as the four places he thought to be sacred to his followers.
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