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ABOUT DISTRICT. The district is named after its headquarters town, Azamgarh, which was founded in 1665 by Azam, son of Vikramajit. Vikramajit a descendant of Gautam Rajputs of Mehnagar in pargana Nizamabad, like some of his predecessors, had embraced the faith of Islam.
Azamgarh district is one of the three districts of Azamgarh division in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. [2] Etymology. The district is named after its headquarters town, Azamgarh. Azam, a son of Vikramajit, founded the town in 1665. Vikramajit, a descendant of Gautam of Mehnagar in pargana Nizamabad, had converted to Islam.
Azamgarh, one of the easternmost districts (a district in Purvanchal sub-region) of Uttar Pradesh, once formed part of the ancient Kosala kingdom, except its north-eastern part.
Jun 7, 2024 · The district of Azamgarh lying south of the Ghaghra river. The administrative headquarter of Azamgarh is on Lucknow-Baliya state highway , 269 km. from capital Lucknow.Azamgarh is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Jul 30, 2019 · Find Azamgarh District Map. Map highlights Major Roads, Railways, District Headquarters, National highways and other Towns of Azamgarh District, Uttar Pradesh.
तमसा नदी के तट पर स्थित आजमगढ़ उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य का एक महत्वपूर्ण जिला है। यह जिला उत्तर प्रदेश के पूर्वी भाग में स्थित है। आजमगढ़ गंगा और घाघरा नदी के मध्य बसा हुआ है। ऐतिहासिक दृष्टि से भी यह स्थान काफी महत्वपूर्ण था। यह जिला मऊ, गोरखपुर, गाजीपुर, जौनपुर, सुल्तानपुर और अम्बेडकर जिले की सीमा से लगा हुआ है। पर्यटन की द़ष्टि से महाराजगंज, दुर्व...
Azamgarh, a part of Azamgarh Division is a district of the Uttar Pradesh state with its administrative headquarters located at the Azamgarh city. The name of the district is derived from the name Azam, the son of Vikramajit, founded the town in 1665.
Oct 1, 2023 · Nestled in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, Azamgarh beckons travellers with its timeless charm and cultural richness. This lesser-known gem, often bypassed by mainstream tourists, is home to a tapestry of historical wonders, spiritual sanctuaries, and natural beauty.
Jun 7, 2024 · Places of Interest. MUBARAKPUR ( Tehsil- Sadar, Block- Sathiaon) Mubarakpur is situated in Lat.26 degree 6′ N. and Logitude 83 degree 18′ E. at a distance of 13 km. north-east of the district headquarter.
May 24, 2024 · Azamgarh, city, eastern Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies along the Tons River, a tributary of the Ghaghara, north of Varanasi (Benares). Azamgarh was founded in 1665 by Aʿẓam Khan, a local chief for whom it is named. The compact city sits on a level plain and is enclosed on three sides.
