Shahjahanpur
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Shahjahanpur is a municipal board, town and district headquarters of Shahjahanpur District
in Uttar Pradesh
, India
.
forces demolished the city of Kant. After the battle, Shahjahan gifted 14 villages to two Sipehsalars (Commanding Generals, सिपहसालार, سپحسالار), Diler Khan and Bahadur Khan and gave them permission to construct fortresses. Diler Khan and Bahadur Khan founded Shahjahanpur on the ruins of Kant. The Mughals established the Kotwali district in the city and built the first Mosque in the town, at Moti Chok. They developed a fort in the nearby village of Nainar Khera, situated on the Garrah river as well as established 52 mohallas named after 52 qabilas (tribes) of Pathans in Afghanistan
. Even today, a few of the local mohallas bear the names of these tribes. The nearest prominent Rajput
province is Powayan
(Gaur Fortress of Powayan) established by Raja Udai Singh in 1705 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) from Shahjahanpur & "PARAUR" estate eastablished by THAKUR NARAYAN SINGH BAHADUR Rao, Raja. he Received the title of Raja on June 22, 1897.At present Shri Ajay singh is known as "RAJA PARAUR". THE "PARAUR" is situated at SHAHJAHANPUR-BADAUN border under jalalabad tehsil.
The city came into the spotlight during the Indian struggle for freedom. Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil, Thakur Roshan Singh and Ashfaqulla Khan
brought Shahjahanpur fame through their heroic contribution to the independence movement. Thereafter Shahjahanpur also became known as Shaheedon Ki Nagri or "Town of Martyrs."
s (600 feet).
, Shahjahanpur City had a population of 2,97,932. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Shahjahanpur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 63%.
Minority population is about 20% of the total population of the district. Shahjahanpur is a category "A" district i.e. Having socio-economic and basic amenities parameters below the national average.
is on National Highway No. 24, which connects New Delhi
and the state capital, Lucknow
. Twenty-four hour conveyance is available for New Delhi and Lucknow. Shahjahanpur Railway Station is on the main-line Jammu Tawi-Howrah rail route. It is an important station between Bareilly
and Lucknow. Almost each and every train stops on this station. There are a number of trains that pass through Shahjahanpur. The nearest airport is in Amausi (Lucknow), at a distance of 180 km. Shahjahanpur is 335 km from New Delhi.
Sir Jwala Prasad was one of the first Indians to join the Imperial Civil Service. He was married to Purnima Devi
, also known as Sudakshina Devi (1884-), who was the youngest child of noted Brahmo Hemendranath Tagore, and niece of Rabindranath Tagore.
Kunwar Jyoti Prasad, was the only child of Sir Jwala Prasada and Purnima Devi. He was a leading zamindar and social reformist, and a member of the state legislative council. He was married to Rajkumari Pamela Devi of Kapurthala State and they had three children.
Kunwar Jitendra Prasad
(1938–2001).(Elder son of Kunwar Jyori Prasada) Was a Congress politician and a member of the 5th, 7th, 8th, 13th Lok Sabha. He was also Vice President of the Congress Party. Married to Kunwarani Kanta Prasada.
Kunwar Jitin Prasad (Son of Jitendra Prasad & Kunwarani Kanta Prasada), Jitin Prasada (born 29 November 1973) is an Indian politician from Indian National Congress. At present he is the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways. He is representing Dhaurahra (Lok Sabha constituency) of district Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh in 15th Lok Sabha where he won by 1,84,509 votes.
Early life
Born in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh to Jitendra Prasad, former Vice President of the Indian National Congress and Political Advisor to the Prime Ministers, Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 and P V Narasimha Rao in 1994. His mother, Kanta Prasada, hails from Himachal Pradesh and runs an NGO `SRIJAN` Jitendra Prasada Foundation towards the cause of women, youth, farmers and the underprivileged. His sister, Janhavi Prasada, is a documentary filmmaker and peace educator.
He studied at The Doon School, Dehradun and did his B.Com.(Hons) from the prestigious Sri Ram College of Commerece, Delhi University and completed his MBA from IMI, New Delhi.
K R Pulp & Papers is amongst the world’s leading integrated manufacturers of eco-friendly paper from agro residue (Bagasse) situated in Uttar Pradesh (India).
Prominent Government factory Ordnance Clothing factory is there which is supplying clothes to Indian Army. Shahjahanpur is now developing as an industrial area. There are 3 sugar mills, Chemical & Fertilizer plants,paper mill, McDowell's plant and IOC's filling stations etc. Anil Ambani
led Reliance Power
has established a 2x300 MW Thermal Power station on Shahjahanpur Hardoi Road at Rosa. Additional 2x300 MW units are at advanced stage of construction. Shahjahanpur also has a large number of Brick Kilns as well.
Real estate sector is also developing well in the city. Two major colonies namely South City and Pratap Enclave have brought critical fame to the city.Another emerging colony is The Garden Estate.
Shahjahanpur District
Shahjahanpur district is one of the historical districts of Uttar Pradesh in the republic of India. It is a part of Bareilly division. The main town is Shahjahanpur and its Tehsils are: Powayan, Tilhar, Jalalabad, and Kanth....
in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
, India
India
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 with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
History
During the reign of Shahjahan, MughalMughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
forces demolished the city of Kant. After the battle, Shahjahan gifted 14 villages to two Sipehsalars (Commanding Generals, सिपहसालार, سپحسالار), Diler Khan and Bahadur Khan and gave them permission to construct fortresses. Diler Khan and Bahadur Khan founded Shahjahanpur on the ruins of Kant. The Mughals established the Kotwali district in the city and built the first Mosque in the town, at Moti Chok. They developed a fort in the nearby village of Nainar Khera, situated on the Garrah river as well as established 52 mohallas named after 52 qabilas (tribes) of Pathans in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
. Even today, a few of the local mohallas bear the names of these tribes. The nearest prominent Rajput
Rajput
A Rajput is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and in some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are descendants of one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, particularly North India...
province is Powayan
Powayan
Powayan is a town and a subdivisional headquarters in Shahjahanpur district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.It is formed by Nahil village.It was a purvaiyan chowki.-Demographics:...
(Gaur Fortress of Powayan) established by Raja Udai Singh in 1705 25 kilometres (15.5 mi) from Shahjahanpur & "PARAUR" estate eastablished by THAKUR NARAYAN SINGH BAHADUR Rao, Raja. he Received the title of Raja on June 22, 1897.At present Shri Ajay singh is known as "RAJA PARAUR". THE "PARAUR" is situated at SHAHJAHANPUR-BADAUN border under jalalabad tehsil.
The city came into the spotlight during the Indian struggle for freedom. Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil, Thakur Roshan Singh and Ashfaqulla Khan
Ashfaqulla Khan
Ashfaqulla Khan was a Muslim freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement who had given away his life along with Ram Prasad Bismil. Bismil and Ashfaq, both were good friends and Urdu poets...
brought Shahjahanpur fame through their heroic contribution to the independence movement. Thereafter Shahjahanpur also became known as Shaheedon Ki Nagri or "Town of Martyrs."
Geography
Shahjahanpur is located at 27.88°N 79.92°E. It has an average elevation of 194 metreMetre
The metre , symbol m, is the base unit of length in the International System of Units . Originally intended to be one ten-millionth of the distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole , its definition has been periodically refined to reflect growing knowledge of metrology...
s (600 feet).
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Shahjahanpur City had a population of 2,97,932. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Shahjahanpur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 63%.
Minority population is about 20% of the total population of the district. Shahjahanpur is a category "A" district i.e. Having socio-economic and basic amenities parameters below the national average.
Transport
Shahjahanpur districtShahjahanpur District
Shahjahanpur district is one of the historical districts of Uttar Pradesh in the republic of India. It is a part of Bareilly division. The main town is Shahjahanpur and its Tehsils are: Powayan, Tilhar, Jalalabad, and Kanth....
is on National Highway No. 24, which connects New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
and the state capital, Lucknow
Lucknow
Lucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
. Twenty-four hour conveyance is available for New Delhi and Lucknow. Shahjahanpur Railway Station is on the main-line Jammu Tawi-Howrah rail route. It is an important station between Bareilly
Bareilly
Bareilly is a prominent city in Bareilly district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Standing on the Ramganga river, it is the capital of the Bareilly division and the geographical region Rohilkhand...
and Lucknow. Almost each and every train stops on this station. There are a number of trains that pass through Shahjahanpur. The nearest airport is in Amausi (Lucknow), at a distance of 180 km. Shahjahanpur is 335 km from New Delhi.
- LucknowLucknowLucknow is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh in India. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of Lucknow District and Lucknow Division....
: 165 km - BareillyBareillyBareilly is a prominent city in Bareilly district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Standing on the Ramganga river, it is the capital of the Bareilly division and the geographical region Rohilkhand...
: 79 km - New DelhiNew DelhiNew Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
:335 km - Howrah:1148;km
The Prasad of Shahjahanpur
The Prasad family is the most noted family of Shahjahanpur. As Zamindars of Shahjahanpur and its environs since the 19th century, they have representated the area in national politics for many years.Sir Jwala Prasad was one of the first Indians to join the Imperial Civil Service. He was married to Purnima Devi
Purnima Devi
Purnima Devi also known as Sudakshina Devi , was the youngest child of noted Brahmo Hemendranath Tagore, and niece of Rabindranath Tagore, thus part of the larger Tagore family....
, also known as Sudakshina Devi (1884-), who was the youngest child of noted Brahmo Hemendranath Tagore, and niece of Rabindranath Tagore.
Kunwar Jyoti Prasad, was the only child of Sir Jwala Prasada and Purnima Devi. He was a leading zamindar and social reformist, and a member of the state legislative council. He was married to Rajkumari Pamela Devi of Kapurthala State and they had three children.
Kunwar Jitendra Prasad
Jitendra Prasad
Jitendra Prasada was an Indian politician and a former Vice-President of the Indian National Congress. He was also the Political Advisor to two Prime Ministers of India, Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 and P V Narasimha Rao in 1994...
(1938–2001).(Elder son of Kunwar Jyori Prasada) Was a Congress politician and a member of the 5th, 7th, 8th, 13th Lok Sabha. He was also Vice President of the Congress Party. Married to Kunwarani Kanta Prasada.
Kunwar Jitin Prasad (Son of Jitendra Prasad & Kunwarani Kanta Prasada), Jitin Prasada (born 29 November 1973) is an Indian politician from Indian National Congress. At present he is the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways. He is representing Dhaurahra (Lok Sabha constituency) of district Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh in 15th Lok Sabha where he won by 1,84,509 votes.
Early life
Born in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh to Jitendra Prasad, former Vice President of the Indian National Congress and Political Advisor to the Prime Ministers, Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 and P V Narasimha Rao in 1994. His mother, Kanta Prasada, hails from Himachal Pradesh and runs an NGO `SRIJAN` Jitendra Prasada Foundation towards the cause of women, youth, farmers and the underprivileged. His sister, Janhavi Prasada, is a documentary filmmaker and peace educator.
He studied at The Doon School, Dehradun and did his B.Com.(Hons) from the prestigious Sri Ram College of Commerece, Delhi University and completed his MBA from IMI, New Delhi.
Business
Food Processing like Paper Mills, Flour Mills, Rice Mills And Sugar Mills are the main industries in this area. In past, carpet weaving used to be one of the main businesses.K R Pulp & Papers is amongst the world’s leading integrated manufacturers of eco-friendly paper from agro residue (Bagasse) situated in Uttar Pradesh (India).
Prominent Government factory Ordnance Clothing factory is there which is supplying clothes to Indian Army. Shahjahanpur is now developing as an industrial area. There are 3 sugar mills, Chemical & Fertilizer plants,paper mill, McDowell's plant and IOC's filling stations etc. Anil Ambani
Anil Ambani
Anil Dhirubhai Ambani is an Indian-Gujarati business baron and chairman of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, one of the largest private conglomerates. Anil's elder brother, Mukesh Ambani, is worth more than 29 billion dollars, and owns another company called Reliance Industries...
led Reliance Power
Reliance Power
Reliance Power Limited a part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, was established to develop, construct and operate power projects in the domestic and international markets...
has established a 2x300 MW Thermal Power station on Shahjahanpur Hardoi Road at Rosa. Additional 2x300 MW units are at advanced stage of construction. Shahjahanpur also has a large number of Brick Kilns as well.
Real estate sector is also developing well in the city. Two major colonies namely South City and Pratap Enclave have brought critical fame to the city.Another emerging colony is The Garden Estate.
Notable people
- Purnima (Philanthopist, was married to Sir Jwala Prasada, Zamindar of Shahjahanpur and an Imperial Civil Service officer. Awarded the Kaiser-i-Hind by the British.)
- Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil (Freedom Fighter, Kakori )
- Ashfaqulla KhanAshfaqulla KhanAshfaqulla Khan was a Muslim freedom fighter in the Indian independence movement who had given away his life along with Ram Prasad Bismil. Bismil and Ashfaq, both were good friends and Urdu poets...
(Freedom Fighter, Kakori) - Thakur Roshan Singh (Freedom Fighter)
- Jitin Prasada (Union Minister of State for Petroleum & natural gas)
- Rajpal YadavRajpal YadavRajpal Yadav is an Indian film actor, known for his comedy oriented roles.-Early life and education:Rajpal Yadav was born and brought up in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where he received his education.He did his college from Sardar Patel Hindu Inter College, Shahjahanpur.He played in Shahjahanpur...
(Bollywood actor) - Sundeep Koachar (Celebrity Astrologer)