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Bareilly
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Bareilly is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Standing on the Ramganga River, it is the capital of Rohilkhand Division and is a center for the manufacture of furniture and for trade in cotton, grain, and sugar. The city's population in 2001 was 6,17,350. This fast-growing city is also known as Bans-Bareilly, due to its big bamboo market. Bareilly is also known as the counter-magnet city because it is equidistant from New Delhi and Lucknow and has a lot of potential for setting up industries to attract people to settle. Historically it was the part of the ancient kingdom of Panchal. In the Medieval period it was under the Rohillas. The modern city's foundation was laid by Mukrand Rai in 1657.
Bareilly has its glorious history by the sight of historical, sociological, religious and political affairs. It was established in 1537 with the name of Jagatpur by Katheria king Jagat Singh. Later his two sons change its name by which was famous by the name of Baans Bareilly in future. In 1568 bareilly was come under mughal rule.after the death of mughal emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 bareilly was captured by rohila fighter Dawud khan . After the death of rohila nawab hafiz rehmat khan fighting with britishers his grand son khan bahadur khan becomes its new nawab.
Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and gain enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace. Bareilly enjoys a very positive reputation with worldwide travelers.
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