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5 days ago · The kingdom of Oudh, annexed by the company in 1856, was united with the North-Western Provinces in 1877. The resulting administrative unit had borders almost identical to those of the state of Uttar Pradesh as it was configured in 1950. In 1902 the name was changed to the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh (later shortened to the United Provinces).
2 days ago · Ayodhya is a town in northern India that holds special significance in Hinduism as one of seven sacred cities and in Buddhism as an important historical center. It was until 1992 the site of a well-known Mughal-era mosque, the Babri Masjid.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
3 days ago · Agra – The City of Love. A few hours’ drive from Delhi, Agra is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a symbol of eternal love. See the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The architectural brilliance and romantic aura of Agra make it a must-visit destination on the Golden Triangle Tour. Jaipur – The Pink City
4 days ago · Since the British territories in north India had now extended up to Delhi, the Act also sanctioned the creation of a Presidency of Agra. With the annexation of Oudh in 1856, this territory was extended and eventually became the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh.
5 days ago · The capital of Oudh was Faizabad but the seat of the British Resident was Lucknow (Lakhsmanpur-gifted by Sri Ram to his brother Lakshman post return from Sri Lanka). It was annexed as Oudh in 1856. In 1877, Oudh was merged with Agra to form the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. Post-independence it became Uttar Pradesh. Source
3 days ago · You can’t miss Varanasi (aka Benares, Banaras, or Kashi) when in India. The spiritual capital of India gives you a chance to know India in all its rawness. It’s not a destination but an experience.
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4 days ago · Agra is known as the city of the Taj but the town has its share of heritage beyond the Taj. The left bank of Yamuna river, opposite the Taj, once housed about a dozen Mughal-style gardens complete with pavilions and chhatris.
