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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 is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the headquarters of Azamgarh division, which consists of Ballia, Mau and Azamgarh districts. Azamgarh is situated on the bank of Tamsa River (Tons). It is located 268 km (167 mi) east of the state capital Lucknow and 809 km from the national capital, Delhi.
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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.
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 · It is the headquarters of Azamgarh division, which consists of three districts Azamgarh, Mau and Ballia. Azamgarh is situated on the bank of Tamsa River. Geographically, Azamgarh is situated on the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh.
Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 80 Lok Sabha (parliamentary) constituencies in Uttar Pradesh state in northern India. Vidhan Sabha segments [ edit ] Presently, Azamgarh Lok Sabha constituency comprises five Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) segments.
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.
Mar 10, 2024 · Uttar Pradesh: Calling Azamgarh A Beacon Of Development, PM Modi Virtually Inaugurates Development Projects. During the ceremony, PM Modi emphasised Azamgarh's evolution into a development hub,...
Aug 4, 2022 · On his first visit to Azamgarh after the BJP won the Lok Sabha seat in the bypoll, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced 50 infrastructure projects, worth Rs 143 crore, for the district and reviewed the ongoing development projects.
