Kanpur is a city known as a major city in Uttar Pradesh. It played a critical role in India’s independence. The city built on the banks of Ganga is infamous for SattiChauraGhat massacre during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, when 900 British men, women and children were besieged for 22 days by rebels under Nana Sahib Peshwa. They surrendered on the agreement that they would get safe passage but many of them were killed at Satti Chaura Ghat.later the remaining where also massacred later. Those killed were buried at Gorakabristan.
The invading British later extracted revenge by killing hundreds of civilians. A memorial church was built in the memory of the British killed..NanaRao Park or Company Bagh is a city park in Kanpur built in honor of NanaSahib Peshwa after independence in 1947 and a must visit for tourist. The park is of immense historical significance as the location of the Bibighar massacre where around 200 British women and children were killed. Independenceday on August 15 in Kanpur is celebrated like no other city in India.
Kanpur was a hub of revolutionaries during freedom struggle and many incidents took place prior to indepence including the Kakori rail dacoity. There are numerous places to visit for tourist including Juggilal Kamlapat temple, Phool Bagh and Allen Forest Zoo. There are numerous markets and shopping centres from where tourist can buy variety of products. Tourist can also visit Moti Jheel; or Pearl and Blue World Theme Park. There are many other historic building worth visiting in the city including Bithoor the location from where Nana Saheb oversaw the 1857 rebellion.
Sports lovers can visit the historic green Park stadium that has witnessed many famous victories of Indian cricket team. The city is a major trade and commercial centre famous for its leather and textile industries including the iconic Lal Imli’ and ‘Dhariwal’ brand woollen textile. There are numerous well known educational institutes in Kanpur including Christ Church College. Kanpur is a foodies paradise with its food being heavily influenced by Mughals and tourist should try out sweets sold at numerous shops in city. Sweet shops Well connected by road, rail and ir the city is a must visit for tourist.
