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The word Awadh is inherited from the Sanskrit word Ayodhya meaning "not to be warred against, irresistible". History. Awadh, known as the granary of India, was important strategically for the control of the Doab, a fertile plain between the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers.
Awadh, historic region of northern India, now constituting the northeastern portion of Uttar Pradesh state. Awadh is situated in the heavily populated heart of the Indo-Gangetic Plain and is known for its rich alluvial soils.
The Oudh State (/ ˈ aʊ d /, also Kingdom of Awadh, Kingdom of Oudh, Awadh Subah, Oudh Subah or Awadh State) was a Mughal subah, then an independent kingdom, and lastly a British princely state in the Awadh region of North India until its complete annexation by the British in 1856.
The Nawab of Awadh or the Nawab of Oudh / ˈ aʊ d / was the title of the rulers of Kingdom of Awadh (anglicised as Oudh) in northern India during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Nawabs of Awadh belonged to an Iranian dynasty of Sayyid origin from Nishapur, Iran.
The region of Awadh has been politically important for at least the last two and half thousand years. Presently, this region comprises nearly 25 districts of Uttar Pradesh (UP), with voters ...
May 24, 2016 · Awadh was historic region of northern India, now constituting the north-eastern portion of Uttar Pradesh state. It received its name from the capital Kosala’s Kingdom Ayodhya and became part of...
Aug 17, 2018 · The battle of Chinhat, fought amidst a mango grove on June 30, 1857, in what was then a small village outside Lucknow, set matters in stone. The British were roundly beaten and forced to retreat to their fortified Residency inside Lucknow. Awadh was officially free of British rule from that day.
Awadh is the central region of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, known as the granary of India. It is the centre of various period films of Bollywood and modern films.
Peace, harmony and finesse have made this region known all over the world. Situated in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, this region has a global identity for its culture, cuisine, literature and spirituality. Monuments, spiritual destinations and nature's nests beckon you in Awadh.
Awadh, known in British historical texts as Avadh or Oudh, is a historical region in northern India, now constituting the northeastern portion of Uttar Pradesh. It is roughly synonymous with the ancient Kosala region of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain scriptures.
