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UTTAR PRADESH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

 
Some of the places of tourist interest in Uttar Pradesh include :
 

 

Agra :
Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, Agra is now one of the prominent destinations of the World Tourism map with three heritage monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. It
has secured its place in   world history with Shah Jahan’s memento for the beautiful Noor Jahan. It is much  more than just a dacadent city of graveyards and stones- it is a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosophies that have enriched mankind and shaped human thought over centuries. The other interesting places of visit include- the Fort, Jama Masjid, Sikandara, Itmad-Ud-Daula’s Tomb and the Radhaswami Temple.

 

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Allahabad :
Situated at the confluence of the three rivers- Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati, Allahabad is one of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh. The meeting point is known as Triveni and is especially sacred to Hindus. It is believed that a holy dip at Prayag ( the ancient name of modern time Allahabad) cleanses  man from all his sins. It is a city with the mixed culture of the Hindus , the Muslims, the Jains and  the Christians.

 

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Ayodhya :
According to the sacred Indian epic Ramayana, the ancient city of Ayodhya, was founded by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindus. It has been the capital of the decendants of the Surya Vansh of which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king. Ayodhya during ancient times was known as Kosaldesha. The Atharvaveda describes it as "a city built by gods and being as prosperous as paradise itself".

 

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Jhansi :
Previously known as Balwant Nagar,Jhansi was ruled by the Chandela kings. In the 11th century Jhansi lost its importance but in the 17th century, it again rose to prominence under Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha  who had good relations with the Mughal emperor Jehangir. In 1613 Raja Bir Singh Deo constructed the celebrated for of Jhansi. After his death in 1627, his son Juhar Singh succeeded him. But Jhansi is most remembered for its dauntless ruler- Rani  Lakshmibai.


 
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Kanpur :
In May, 1765, Shuja-ud-daula the Nawab Wazir of Awadh, was defeated by the British near Jajmau(located on the eastern outskirts of Kanpur) and it was probably during this time that the strategic importance of the otherwise insignificant village of Kanpur was realized by the British.

 


 
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Mathura :
Widely known as birth place of lord Krishna, Mathura is located on the western bank of river Yamuna , 145 Km south-east of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh. For about 3000 years, it has remained the hub of Indian culture and civilization.

 

Vrindaban :

Vrindaban is also a popular centre of pilgrimage for the Hindus, associated with Lord Sri Krishna and his devout upbringing.

 

 

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Varanasi :
The holy city of Varanasi, or Banares, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest cities of the world is a site of popular Hindu pilgrimage and occupies a prominent place in Hindu mythology. Mark Twain, the English author and literateur, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Banares, once wrote : This city of Lord Shiva is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together".

10 km. North East of Varanasi, lies the hamlet where Lord Buddha first came to preach his first sermon of the ‘midle path’ to Nirvana, after he achieved enlightenment. This place is Sarnath, where we find the Ashoka pillar and the Stupas.

 

 

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