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| General Information about KANPUR |
Kanpur :
Area: 1040 sq. km.
Altitude: 126 metres
Best Time to Visit : November-February
State : Uttar Pradesh
STD Code : +91-512
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About Kumarakom
Under the Mughals, Kanpur was included in the Oudh Subah (province of Oudh), one of the 21 provinces the Mughal Empire was divided into, at the time of Aurangzeb. Later, it came under the rule of the Nawabs of Oudh who, for all practical purposes remained independent of the tottering Mughal Empire, after Aurangzeb’s death.
But Kanpur shot into prominence during the Indian Revolt of 1857-58. Sometimes called the First War of Indian Independence, the Revolt dealt a severe blow to the very foundation of the British Empire.
In spite of its failure, it paved way for the future course of nationalism in India. Though the Revolt broke out as a mutiny by the Sepoys, it gradually brought into its fold other sections of the society as well.
At Cawnpore, the insurgents revolted under the leadership of Nana Saheb. But during the course of the Revolt, a tragic event took place at Sati Chaura Ghat in which the insurgents opened fire and massacred innocent British citizens without any provocation.
Climate
Temperatures in cold weather drop to freezing with maximum at almost 12 to 14 °C. Kanpur experiences severe fog in December and January, resulting in massive traffic and travel delays. It does not snow in Kanpur. In summer(April-June) maximum temperatures spiral up to 45 °C and are accompanied by dust storm-cum-heat-waves. Lowest −1 °C [1], 1968
PLACES TO VISIT IN KANPUR
• Allen Forest Zoo : The Kanpur Zoo was opened in 1971 and ranks among one of the best zoos in the country. It is an ideal place for outdoor life and picnics in the midst of picturesque surroundings.
• Kamla Retreat : Possessed by Singhania family, this beautiful estate lies to the west of the Agricultural College. There is a well-lit swimming pool, wherein artificial waves are created. Besides parks and a canal with facilities for boating, a zoo is also maintained. Kamla Retreat also houses a zoo and a museum, which has a good collection of historical and archaeological artifacts.
• Phool Bagh : Also known as Ganesh Udyan, this beautiful park with Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial in the centre, is located in the heart of the city, on the Mall Road.
• Nana Rao Park : To the west of Phool Bagh is located the Nana Rao Park. It is the site of the `Bibighar’ of 1857. The Park was renamed as Nana Rao Park after independence.
• Shri Radhakrishna Temple (J.K. Temple) : Beautifully constructed, J.K. temple is a boon to the devotees. Built by J.K. Trust, this beautifully constructed temple is a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture. Among the five shrines that the temple has, the central one is dediacated to Shri Radhakrishna and the other are adorned with idols of Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Ardhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman.
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