In sheer magnitude Uttar Pradesh is half of the area of France, three times of Portugal, four times of Ireland, seven times of Switzerland, ten times of Belgium and a little bigger than England. If this fourth largest State of India, catches your interest, your search ends here. The state has 85 members, who form the biggest group in Indian Parliament, and therefore wield a telltale influence in the country's politics .
Uttar Pradesh is the rainbow land where the multi-hued Indian Culture has blossomed from times immemorial. Blessed with innumerable geographical land and cultural diversities, Uttar Pradesh, has been the area of activity of historical heroes like - Rama, Krishna, Buddha, Mahavir, Ashoka, Harsha, Akbar and Mahatma Gandhi. Picturesque mountain peaks reaching out to the skies, rich and tranquil expanses of meadows, perennial rivers, dense forestsand fertile soil of Uttar Pradesh have contributed numerous golden chapters to the annals of Indian History. Dotted with various holy shrines and piligrimages,full of joyous festivals, it plays an important role in the politics, education, culture, industry, agriculture and tourism of India.
Guarded by the majestic Himalayas in the North, garlanded by Ganga and Yamuna the two pious rivers of Indian mythology, Uttar Pradesh is surrounded by Bihar in the East, Madhya Pradesh in the South, Rajasthan, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana in the West. Since the frontiers of Tibet and Nepal touch the northern borders of Uttar Pradesh, it assumes strategic importance for Indian defence. Its area of 294,411 sq. kms. lies between latitude 24 deg to 31 deg and longitude 77 deg to 84 deg East. Area wise it is the fourth largest State of India. In sheer magnitude it is half of the area of France, three times of Portugal, four times of Ireland, seven times of Switzerland, ten times of Belgium and a little bigger than England.
Company came into contact with the Awadh
rulers during the reign of IIIrd Nawab of Awadh. There is no doubt that the history of
Uttar Pradesh has run concurrently with the history of the country during and after the
British rule, but it is also well-known that the contribution of the people of the State
in National Freedom Movement had been significant.
