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About Kanpur Tourism
Situated on the banks of the River Ganges, Kanpur is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh
and one of its main industrial hubs. The city is famous for its leather
exports and production of cotton fabrics. It also has a strong
association with the Indian independence movement. The city was quite
insignificant until 1765 when the entire province was transferred to
the British under a treaty signed by the Nawab of Awadh. With the rapid
influx of colonial traders, the erstwhile British garrison town of 'Cawnpore' gained power in terms of politics and business. Kanpur
also witnessed the upsurge of the First War of Independence in 1857 led
by Nana Sahib of Bithur, followed by the unfortunate 'Massacre of
Kanpur' or 'Bibighar Massacre'.
Kanpur City Guide - Kanpur is one of North India's major industrial centres with its own historical, religious and commercial importance.
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Official Websites
Government of Uttar Pradesh - Uttar Pradesh Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Uttar Pradesh Tourism - Uttar Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Uttar Pradesh Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Uttar Pradesh, List of Tourist Guides in Uttar Pradesh and Transportation in Uttar Pradesh.
Other Useful Links
Weather - Weather forecast for Kanpur with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Kanpur Information - Kanpur known for its cotton and woollen textile and leather industries is situated on the southern bank of the Ganga.
