State of Uttar Pradesh

First Online: March 16, 2005
Last Updated: August 20, 2024

For long, the land of Uttar Pradesh encompassing Gangetic plains and northern mountains was the most influential province in the history of India, being the cradle of its civilization and center of its political conflict. In the year 2000, the state was divided into two parts -- the present day Uttar Pradesh, and a new state, Uttaranchal.

Agra (where the Taj Mahal is located), Varanasi, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Meerut are some of the important cities in the state.

Following is an eclectic mix of topics on Uttar Pradesh, and includes some discussions before its division.

Table of Contents

• Hindu Priest Making Offerings, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
• Ivory Carving from Uttar Pradesh

• Holy City of Kashi
• Taj Mahal, 350 -- Enjoy these beautiful pictures of Taj Mahal on the famous building's 350th birthday.
• The City of Mathura

See Also:

• Great Temples of North India