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Kanpur was a major epicenter of the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny, where Nana Sahib led a significant rebellion against British rule.
The Lucknow Pact was signed in 1916 between the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League to coordinate their efforts in the freedom struggle.
The Gomti River originates from the Fulhaar Lake in Shahjahanpur district of UP and flows through Lucknow before merging with the Ganges at Varanasi.
The Kosi River, originating in the Himalayas, flows through Bihar and UP before entering West Bengal. It is called the 'Sorrow of Bengal' due to frequent devastating floods.
Banarasi silk sarees from Varanasi are renowned worldwide for their intricate gold and silver zari work.
Kanpur is historically known as a major cotton trading and textile manufacturing center in India.
Barabanki district is known for its Chikhalwali embroidery, a traditional form of needle work.
The Dargah of Hazrat Abbas in Lucknow is a significant Sufi shrine visited by people of various faiths.
Madan Mohan Malaviya founded the Banaras Hindu University in 1916 in Varanasi, UP.
The Allahabad Museum (now Prayagraj Museum) has extensive collections related to the independence struggle and Nehru family.