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Kanpur (/kɑːnˈpʊər/ ⓘ), formerly anglicized as Cawnpore, is a large industrial city located in the central-western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in year 1207, Kanpur became one of the most important commercial and military stations of British India.
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Kanpur, city, southwest-central Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies in the Lower Ganges-Yamuna Doab, on the Ganges (Ganga) River about 45 miles (72 km) southwest of Lucknow. It was the site of a British military cantonment and was a focal point early in the Indian Mutiny.
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Situated around 80 km from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Kanpur was founded by Raja Hindu Singh of the Sachendi state. The city was originally called Kanhpur. It was also at the heart of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the first Indian uprising against the British rule.
- Radha Krishna Mandir. Pilgrimage. At a distance of 7 km from Kanpur Central, JK Mandir is a Hindu temple located in the Sarvodaya Nagar area of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Dharmanath Swetamber Jain Glass Temple. Pilgrimage. At a distance of 3.5 km from Kanpur Central, Dharmanath Swetamber Jain Glass Temple is a Jain temple located in the General Ganj locality of Kanpur city.
- Allen Forest Zoo / Kanpur Zoo. Wildlife. At a distance of 12 km from Kanpur Central, Kanpur Zoological Park is a zoological park located in Nawabganj of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Kanpur Museum & Phool Bagh. Museum. At a distance of 3 km from Kanpur Central, Kanpur Museum is a historical museum located in the Pool Bagh Ground in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
May 13, 2020 · Kanpur, the largest city of Uttar Pradesh is situated at 26° 27' 39" N and 80° 20' 00" E. Covering an area of 1642.0000 sq. km., this is the ninth densely populated city of the Indian Republic...
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh - travel guide with top tourist places to visit, things to do & sightseeing attractions with itinerary, season, weather, near by heritage & pilgrimage sites. Kanpur is a gateway to famous pilgrimage sites like Ayodhya & Prayagraj.
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