Uttar Pradesh: Over 2000 years ago the area which is now Uttar Pradesh was part of Ashoka's great Buddhist Empire. It was also part of the Mughal Empire. Thereafter the Nawabs of Avadh rose into prominence. Later, the British deposed the last Nawab. They named it as the United Province. After Independence, it was renamed as Uttar Pradesh.
Area: 2,94,411
Capital : Lucknow
Population : 139
Language : Hindi
Art : Art & Craft : The Chikan is very famous in the world. Chikan is hand - woven embroidered cloth. Silk saris known as Kimkhawb, Chikan work from Lucknow, metal ware of Moradabad and Aurangabad,woodcarving of Saharanpur etc. are very famous. Durri(rag) weaving, marble items, etc are also very good.
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Industry : Uttar Pradesh is chiefly an agricultural State. It is also known as the sugar belt of India.
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Place of tourist Interest in Uttar Pradesh
Following is list of Places of tourist Interest in Uttar Pradesh for detail about tourist spots, How to reach, Hotel accomodation, local transport and complete tour guid, click on the name of place of your choise.
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