Learn more about uttar pradeshs history and government in this article. But the history says that chikankari came to oudh at the time of declination of mughal power in bengal. Medieval history of uttar pradesh the advent of muslim rule acted as the catalyst in the history of uttar pradesh. Uttar pradesh gk in hindi uttar pradesh gk for udo, up police 2020 duration.
Strong horticulture base uttar pradesh is the largest producer of foodgrains in india and accounted for about. Uttar pradesh, anthropological survey of india, isbn 8173041148, 9788173041143 contributors kumar suresh singh, amir hasan, baqr raza rizvi, j. On day one our lucknow tour we enjoyed street food in lucknow and visited historical monument bara imambara and chota imambara. Publisher of high quality hindi fiction nonfiction books, education book and all types of historyeconomicslaw books. Mar 12, 2018 online shopping for uttar pradesh from a great selection at books store. Ancient indian inscriptions kusumanjali book world, jodhpur india, 2005.
The state was created as united provinces on 1 april 1937 and was renamed as uttar pradesh in 1950. Uttar pradesh book of records aims to give a platform to people who have some hidden or unhidden. The western part of uttar pradesh saw the advent of the shaks in the second century bc. Known as up since the raj days, uttar pradesh or the northern state is the heart of hinduism. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. In 1976, she was given a state award from the uttar pradesh government, and her work has been on display in the crafts museum of uttar pradesh. The history of uttar pradesh the northern indian state, stretches back technically to its formation. These cool summery shadowwork saris, kurtas, and veils have been in vogue in this city for hundreds of years. History of uttar pradesh tourism in uttar pradesh indian. Till bc 2000 the aryans had not settled in this region. Chikan embroidery of lucknow, uttar pradesh the craft.
History and culture of uttarpradesh uttar pradesh pcs exam. U ttar pradesh in one of the most ancient cradles of indian culture, while it is true that no harappa and mohanjodaro have been discovered in the state, the antiquities found in banda bundelkhand, mirzapur and merrut link its history to early stone age and harappan era. According to laila tyabji, chikankari stems from the whiteonwhite embroidery of shiraz and came to india as part of culture of persian nobles at the mughal court. Uttar pradesh hosted modern educational institutions such as the aligarh muslim university, banaras hindu university and darul uloom deoband. From international and ancient history to the history of religion and biographies, you will be able to find kindle edition ebooks and audiobooks at the best prices on. The aryans, through conquests occupied the adjoining areas too. Online shopping for uttar pradesh from a great selection at books store. Then the artisans moved to the oudh durbars for employment and patronage.
These books are predominantly in hindi and also you can get the best. If uttar pradesh were to be a separate country, it would be worlds fifth most populous country. The state of uttar pradesh has an ancient and rich history. The utter pradesh government takes the exam of utter pradesh public service commission under the direction of central government. Maulaga ing papil ning uttar pradesh king cultura ning india.
Ancient origins articles related to uttar pradesh in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Uttar pradesh history can be traced back to the prehistoric period, with the development of civilization in the ancient history of uttar pradesh. Adhunik bharat ka etihas modern history of india pariksha vani. Uttar pradesh has the biggest brass and copperware manufacturing industry in india. The history of uttar pradesh is very old and fascinating and had a great impact on the indian culture and civilization. Sikandrabad election and results 2018 know about sikandrabad vidhan sabha constituency election 2018 updates, results, candidates name. Uttar pradesh continued to be central to indian politics and was especially important in modern indian history as a hotbed of the indian independence movement. The region seems to have been domesticated as early as 6,000 bc. The history of uttar pradesh still has a great impact on indian culture and civilization. There is also a tale that mentions how a traveler taught chikan to a peasant in return of water to drink. Not much is known of the history of the state during the times of kanishka and his successors. Uttar pradesh preserved its intellectual excellence even under the british administration. We stock every new title under various genres with endless array of enduring classics.
Uttar pradesh is the rainbow land where the multihued indian culture has blossomed from times immemorial. Pdf download for uttar pradesh general knowledge in hindi. The state share its border with haryana and delhi to the northwest, rajasthan to the west, bihar to the east, uttarakhand and nepal to the north, jharkhand to the southeast, madhya pradesh to the southwest and chhattisgarh to the south. In 201617, state budget of uttar pradesh grew by 5. Their main occupation of these inhabitants was agriculture. Ada chikan lucknow 2020 what to know before you go. Interest free loan under industrial investment promotion scheme 2003 industrial development department object provide liquidity working capital in the initial years eligibilitynew industrial units with first date of sale on and after 12003. This is a list of notable people from uttar pradesh, a state in india.
Uttar pradesh was the main center during the period of independence struggle. History of chikankari chikankari is an ancient from of white floral embroidery, intricately worked with needle and raw thread. When akhilesh yadav, and before him mayawati, completed their full 5year tenures, they achieved something no chief minister of uttar pradesh had done before them. Uttar pradesh is bounded by nepal and the indian state of uttarakhand on the north and the indian states of bihar on the east, jharkhand and chhattisgarh on the southeast, madhya pradesh on the south, and rajasthan and haryana on the west. U ttar pradesh is the rainbow land where the multihued indian culture has blossomed from times immemorial. Geography and history has been the vital source information. Kudaisya has also written extensively on the political history of uttar pradesh. Rajmangal prakashan leading hindi book publishers in. Sampurn uttar pradesh general study gk books, boudhik prakashan, pariksha vani. The criteria of this list includes those who were born in the state of uttar pradesh and that part of the former united provinces that now is part of the modern state of uttar pradesh. Lucknow chikankari wholesale, lucknow, uttar pradesh. Apr 16, 2017 i live in uttar pradesh, commonly called up, but my roots are in uttaranchal or uttarakhand, which was also a part of uttar pradesh for long, since independence. The era saw the downfall and humiliation of rajput rule in uttar pradesh and their influence was largely confined to the pockets surrounding the rajputana strongholds of rajasthan.
The states name is hindi for northern state and its capital is lucknow, in the westcentral part of the state. The population of the state is 199,581,477 census 2011. Uttar pradesh students britannica kids homework help. The history of uttar pradesh the northern indian state, stretches back technically to its formation on 1 april 1937 as the northwestern provinces of agra and awadh, but the region itself shows the presence of human habitation dating back to between 85,000 and 73,000 years ago. The yogi adityanath government has decided to introduce ncert books in madrassas in uttar pradesh, apart from making mathematics and science. This area is said to have been occupied by the group of people referred to as dasas by the aryans. Uttar pradesh 1 2 ou utar pradexe 3 4 e um dos estados da india. For centuries, this fine white tracery on transparent white fabric has delighted the heart of king and commoner alike. Various colourful fairs and festivals are celebrated in uttar pradesh. You can get detailed information related to the states natural wealth, political history, cultural heritage, economy, up fairs, etc. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone.
The gupta empire ruled over nearly the whole of uttar pradesh, and it was. Admeenistrative diveesions an destricts as in 2010. Chikan embroidery of lucknow, uttar pradesh lucknow, in uttar pradesh, was and is the centre of chikan embroidery, renowned for its timeless grace and its gossamer delicacy, a skill more than 200 years old exploited, commercialis but not dead. At a glance book online at best prices in india on. Also, know sitting and previous mlas from sikandrabad assembly constituency.
Uttar pradesh, at the heart of india, has always dominated the culture, religion and history of india like no other state. We are manufacturer and wholesaler of lucknow chikan dresses. History of uttar pradesh uttar pradesh history history. Uttar pradesh is famous for handicrafts such as carpet weaving, hand printing, chikan a type of embroidery, metal enamelling, brocade and brass, and ebony work.
Uttar pradesh simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Geography and history of uttar pradesh gives a wide scope for the people inclined towards learning the ethnic background of the state. Formerly the area of uttar pradesh was occupied by the aryans or the dasas and their main occupation was agriculture. The craft of chikan work, often referred to as lucknow chikan, is over 400 years old with a firm presence in the indian and global fashion arena. Utter pradesh public service commission exam books, best. Lucknow is the capital of the indian state of uttar pradesh. One of the crafts that developing during this time was the chikankari a kind of white work. Blessed with a varaity of geographical land and many cultural diversities, uttar pradesh, has been the area of activity of historical heroes like rama, krishna, buddha, mahavira, ashoka, harsha, akbar and mahatma gandhi. State profile of uttar pradesh national portal of india. It also shares a border with delhi, indias national capital territory, on the west. Some important national leaders from uttar pradesh were motilal nehru, jawaharlal nehru, madan mohan malviya and govind ballabh pant who represented indian national congress. The major part of indogangetic plain or the north fertile plain forms uttar pradesh.
In ancient times, uttar pradesh was known as the madhya desh. Gyanesh kudaisya is a historian of modern south asia whose main research focuses on the contemporary history of india. All about luckmow chikankari embroidery work utsavpedia. The history of uttar pradesh is very much associated with the broad history of india. For art and culture please refer to any uttar pradesh specific book to get the glimpse of local folklores of the state.
Uttar pradesh, the most populous and fourth largest state of india, which lies in the northcentral part of the country. Prices vary according to the quality of material used, and the work done on it. Chikankari uttar pradesh s capital, lucknow, is closely associated with fine embroidery, chikankari. Web directory of uttar pradesh government national portal. Uttar pradesh has a rich historical heritage and it would not be wrong to state that the history of uttar pradesh plays a key role in defining the lifestyle of the present day uttar pradesh.
Official website of uttar pradesh tourism that provides online information on best tourism places, destinations, pictures, videos, festivals, online booking, taj. Designs of chikan embroidery the embroidery of uttar pradesh includes several processes and stitches that are needed to make the embroidery work a unique piece. To do job in public sector in india has been one of the preferred destinations for employment. Chikankari, history of chikankari, chikankari and lucknow. Uttar pradesh, information about uttar pradesh, uttar pradesh. Over the last 25 years, a fractured verdict has been typical of indias biggest, most. The history of uttar pradesh is very much the history of india. Kumbh mela is the most famous fair which is celebrated in haridwar and allahabad.
It is bigger than the united kingdom but smaller than. Chikankari, indian chikankari, chikankari uttar pradesh. Uttar pradesh is indias biggest, most important, and most complex political battleground. Gyanesh kudaisya news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. Gin it wis a naition in its awn richt, uttar pradesh wad be the warlds fift muckle maist kintra aheid o brazil, a kintra thirtyfive times lairger in territorial aurie than uttar pradesh. It is the largest city in uttar pradesh,the eleventh most populous city and the twelfth most populous urban agglomeration of india. The area of up was occupied by aryans or the dasas and their main occupation was agriculture. We have bifurcated the history of uttar pradesh into four sections for the systematic study for uppcs exam by our students. The technique of its creation is called chikankari and its unique sensibility flaunts grace and elegance as subtly as the wearer pleases. Get the best offers on category name books at best prices in india with a facility of free shipping and cash on delivery cod.