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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KanpurKanpur - Wikipedia

    Founded in the year 1207 by a Rajput ruler Raja Kanh Deo, Kanpur became one of the most important commercial and military stations of British India. Kanpur is often regarded as the heart of Uttar Pradesh.

  3. Sep 17, 2024 · It is believed that this city was founded by Raja Hindu Singh of the Sankandi state. Kanpur’s original name was Kanhpur. Whether it is suspected to be associated with the King Hindusi of the realty of the origin of the city, or belonging to the heroic Karna of Mahabharata period, it is so certified that […]

  4. historyflame.com › history-of-kanpurHistory of Kanpur

    Jul 16, 2021 · In 1207, Raja Kanh Deo of the Kanhpuria clan established the village of Kanhpur, which later came to be known as Kanpur. It is suspected to be linked with the King Hindusi of the reality of the origin of the city or relating to the brave Karna of Mahabharata period.

  5. www.iitk.ac.in › designbank › kanpurKanpur History

    Nestled on the banks of the eternal Ganga, Kanpur stands as one of North India’s major industrial centres with its own historical, religious and commercial importance. Believed to be founded by king Hindu Singh of the erstwhile state of Sachendi, Kanpur was originally known as `Kanhpur’.

  6. Dec 4, 2023 · Explore the rich history and culture of Kanpur, a city renowned for its significant heritage sites, colonial architecture, and pivotal role in India's freedom struggle. A must-visit for history enthusiasts.

  7. Mar 24, 2013 · Kanpur came under the British Rule by the treaty of 1801 with Nawab Saadat Ali Khan of Awadh. In the meanwhile, it got a new name by Britishers as 'Caunpour' in 1776. This forms a turning point in ...

  8. The history of Kanpur dates back to the 13th century, when the present-day Kanpur was a village named Kanhpur, established by Raja Kanh Deo of the Kanhpuria clan. The area was ruled by several rulers of Kannauj, such as Harsha Vardhan, Jai Chand and Mihir Bhoja.