Azamgarh Tourism, Uttar Pradesh India
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Azamgarh Fast Facts
- State: Uttar Pradesh
- District: Azamgargh
- Famous for/as: City
- Population: 4,616,509
- Religions: Hindu,muslim
- Area: 4,054 Sq. km
- Altitude: 64 m
- Language: Hindi ,Urdu
- Best Season: Summer,Winter
- Weather:
- Clothing: (Summer) : Cottons (Winter) : Woolens
- Local Transport: Rickshaw, taxi, Buses
- Pincode: 276001
- STDCode: 05462
Azamgarh, India Overview
Azamgarh is a town in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is headquarters of Azamgarh district and Azamgarh Division.
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Azamgarh, India History
Azamgarh, one of the easternmost districts of Uttar Pradesh, once formed a part of the ancient Kosala kingdom, except its north-eastern part.
Azamgarh was founded in 1665. After the attack of Chabile Ram, Azmat Khan fled northwards followed by the interior forces. He attempted to cross the Ghaghra into Gorakhpur, but the people on the other side opposed his landing, and he was either shot in mid stream or was drowned in attempting to escape by swimming.
In 1688 A.D. during Azamt's lifetime, his eldest son Ekram took part in the management of the state, and after Azam's death he was perhaps left in possession together with Mohhabat, another son. The remaining two sons were taken away and for a time detained as hostages for their brothers' 'good behaviour'.
The successor of Ikram finally confirmed the title of his family to the Jamidari. Ikram left no heirs and was succeeded by Iradat, son of Mohhabat. But the real ruler all along had been Mohhabat, and after Ikram's death, he continued to rule in his son's name.