The historic city of Kanpur is located on the banks of River Ganga, in the state of Uttar Pradesh
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The city is famous for its leather industry and is also one of the most important commercial and industrial centers of India. The city was previously known by the name of Cawnpore and was established in the form a village in 1207 by Raja Kanh Deo. The city was one of the battle centers in the revolution of 1857, the first struggle for India’s independence. There are several places of tourist interest in the city including Phool Bagh, Allen Forest Zoo, Ganga Barrage, Dwarkadhish Temple, Jain Glass Temple and Massacre Ghat etc.
Railway Station
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The Kanpur Central railway station is amongst the only five central railway stations in India. The station handles traffic of more than 280 trains per day making it one of the busiest of North Central Railway Zone. This is really not surprising given the fact that Kanpur is the second largest industrial city in India besides being the 10th most populous urban center of the country. In fact, it is also one of the preferred destinations for delivery of food for train for countless passengers travelling on the Howrah- Delhi route.
The Cuisine Of Kanpur
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Kanpur is located in the sugar bowl of India besides which it is deeply influenced by Mughal cooking traditions. This gives the local delicacies a great resemblance in taste to the food prepared in Kashmir, Punjab and Hyderabad. The city is especially famous for several Nawabi delicacies which are also a popular choice among passengers seeking food delivery at Kanpur Railway station. Some of popular treats that form an integral part of the cuisine of this city include chicken dum biryani, navrattan korma, Awadhi thali, and an assortment of person dishes.
Culture Of Kanpur
Kanpur is known for its rich historic culture and its perfect mix of modern and traditional concepts. The city is respected and revered for the contribution of its brave hearts in India’s struggle for independence. The city is home to several interesting sites from different genres including forts, monuments, museums, and archaeological sites. The city also boasts of producing several revolutionary poets, composers and other creative personalities, who have brought laurels to the country.