🌟 Uttar Pradesh

Quick Facts About Uttar Pradesh

📍 Location

Northern India; shares border with Nepal.

🏛️ Capital

Lucknow — The City of Nawabs.

🗣️ Languages

Hindi, Urdu, Awadhi, Bhojpuri, Braj.

👥 Population

~24 crore (India’s most populous state).

🌾 Major Rivers

Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghara, Gomti.

⭐ Famous For

Taj Mahal, Kashi, Prayagraj Kumbh Mela.

History of Uttar Pradesh

🏺 Ancient Era

Kosala, Kashi & Panchala regions; Vedic civilization.

📜 Epics

Ayodhya — birthplace of Lord Rama.

🏰 Medieval Period

Delhi Sultanate, Mughals (Agra & Fatehpur Sikri).

🇮🇳 Modern Period

1857 Revolt began in Meerut; UP formed in 1950.

Geography of Uttar Pradesh

🌍 Physical Features

Gangetic plains; Terai region in the north.

🌧️ Climate

Subtropical; hot summers, cold winters.

🌾 Soil Types

Alluvial soil, Bhabar & Terai soil.

🗺️ Important Regions

Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Doab.

Administrative Structure

Unit	Details
Divisions	18
Districts	75
Major Cities	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Noida, Agra, Prayagraj

Culture & Heritage

🎉 Festivals

Diwali (Ayodhya Deepotsav), Holi, Kumbh Mela.

🍲 Food

Tunday Kababi, Bedmi Puri, Banarasi Paan.

🎨 Art

Chikankari, Zari work, Banarasi silk.

🏫 Education

BHU, AMU, IIT Kanpur.

Economy Overview

🌾 Agriculture

Sugarcane, wheat, rice, pulses.

🏭 Industries

Textiles, handicrafts, leather (Kanpur).

🚆 Infrastructure

Expressways: Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Yamuna.

🧭 Workforce

India’s largest workforce; diverse sectors.

Major Tourist Places

🕌 Agra

Taj Mahal, Agra Fort.

🕉️ Varanasi

Ganga Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

🏰 Lucknow

Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza.

🕊️ Prayagraj

Sangam, Kumbh Mela.

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