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Kanpur is the biggest city of the state and is main centre of commercial and industrial activities. Formerly known as Manchester of the country is now also called the commercial capital of the state.


Nestled on the banks of the eternal Ganga, Kanpur stands as one of North India's major industrial centers with its own historical, religious and commercial importance. Believed to be founded by king Hindu Singh of the erstwhile state of Sachendi, Kanpur was originally known as 'Kanhpur'.

Palces of Interest in Kanpur: Jajmau, Shri Radhakrishna Temple (J.K.Temple), Jain Glass Temple, Allen Forset Zoo, Kamla Retreat, Phool Bagh, Nana Rao Park, The Kanpur Memorial Church. More

History of Kanpur: Historically, Jajmau on the eastern outskirts of present day Kanpur is regarded as one of the most archaic townships of Kanpur district. Upto the 1st half of the 18th century Kanpur continued to survive as an insignificant village. Its fate, however, took a new turn soon after. More

Kanpur Memorial Church: The marble Gathic screen with famous 'mournful seraph' was transferred to the churchyard of All Souls Church after independence in 1947, and in its place a bust of Tantiya Tope installed and the Garden renamed as Nana Rao Park'. After 1857, the development of Kanpur was even more phenomenal. Government Harness and Saddlery Factory was started for supplying leather material for the army in 1860. More