State of Uttar Pradesh
First Online: March 16, 2005
Last Updated: December 07, 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
- 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
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