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Pradesh Travel Guide >> Kanpur Travel Guide Kanpur Travel GuideHistorically, Jajmau on the eastern outskirts of present day Kanpur is regarded as one of the most archaic townships of Kanpur district. Upto the 1st half of the 18th century Kanpur continued to survive as an insignificant village. Its fate, however, took a new turn soon after. In May, 1765, Shuja-ud-daula the Nawab Wazir of Awadh, was defeated by the British near Jajmau. It was probably at his time that strategic importance of the site of Kanpur was realized by the British.European businessmen had by this time gradually started establishing themselves in Kanpur. In order to ensure protection to their lives & property the 'Awadh local forces' were shifted here in 1778. Kanpur passed into British hands under the treaty of 1801 with Nawab Saadat Ali Khan of Awadh. This forms a turning point of the history of Kanpur. Soon Kanpur became one of the most important military stations of British India. It was declared a district on 24th March, 1803. Kanpur was soon to become the epicentre of the outbreak of 1857, as some of the leading luminaries of the War of Independence hailed from here, namely - Nana Sahib, Tantiya Tope, Azimoolah Khan & Brigadier Jwala Prasad. The three strategic events of the 1857 war at Kanpur were the fight at 'wheeler's entrenchment', the 'massacre at Sati Chaura Ghat' and the 'Bibighar massacre'. Nana Sahib had declared independence on the 7th of June, 1857 at Kanpur. The British under Commander Hugh Wheeler retreated into a shallow earth entrenchment in the cantonment area, later known in history as 'wheeler's entrenchment'. The English garrison surrendered in the last week of June 1857 on terms of safe passage to Allahabad. But when on the morning of 27th June, the soldiers along with the women & children were about to embark into the boats at Sati Chaura Ghat, fighting broke out and most of the men were killed. The survivors, women & children were rescued who were imprisoned into the Savada Kotihi & later shifted to Bibighar in the cantonment magistrates' compound. But when it became clear that relieving force under General Havelock were nearing the city and defeat was inevitable, the captives-all women & children, were massacred and their dismembered bodies buried in the well of the compound on 15th July, 1857. The Bibighar was dismantled by the British on reoccupation of Kanpur and a 'memorial railing and a cross' raised at the site of the well. The well is now bricked over. Only remains of a circular ridge survive, which can be still seen at the Nana Tao park. Places to Visit The Kanpur Memorial Church All soul's cathedral The Kanpur Memorial Church was bult in 1875, in honour of the British who lost their lives in the war of 1857. The Church was designed by Walter Granville, architect of the east Bengal Railway. The complete Church in Lombardic Gothic style is handsomely executed in bright red brick, with polychrome dressings. The interior contains monuments to the mutiny, including several memorial tablets. In a separate enclosure to the east of the church is the Memorial Garden, approached through two gateways. Harcourt Butler Technological Institute The Harcourt Butler Institute of Technology was established in 1920 at Kanpur and is engaged in imparting technical training & industrial research. Indian Institute of Technology One of the five IIT's set up in 1959 at Kanpur, it provides education in the fields of engineering, technology, science & humanities. Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College The GSVM Medical College, established in 1957, is one of the leading medical colleges of the country. Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology Established in 1957 to provide education of agriculture, animal husbandry & veterinary sciences for the benefit of rural people. Among other sites worth visiting at Kanpur are the Hanuman temple-Panki, Anandeshwar temple, Jageshwar temple, Dwarikadhish temple, Prayaganarayan temple, Kailash temple, Buddhadevi temple, Kherepati temple, Varahidevi temple, Bhairav temple and Tulsi Upvan (Moti Jheel). Jajmau The mound of Jajmau, on the eastern end of the city occupies a high place among ancient sites of the region. Excavations of the mound were undertaken during 1957-58 which unearthed antiquities ranging from 600 BC to 1600 AD. Jajmau, known as Siddhapuri in ancient times, is supposed to have been the kingdom of Yayati, the Pauranic king and the high mound overhanging the Ganga is known as the site of his fort. Today, Jajmau houses the Siddhnath and Siddha Devi temples and the mausoleum of Makhdum Shah ala-ul-Haq, the famous Sufi saint, built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq in 1358. a mosque built by Kulich Khan in 1679 also stands here. Shri Radhakrishna Temple (J.K.Temple) Beautifully constructed, J.K. Temple is a boon to the devotees. Built by J.K. Trust this architectural delight is a unique blend of ancient architecture with the modern. The even-level roofs of the mandaps have been provided with adequate ventilation for sufficient Light and air. Among the five shrins that the temple has the central one is consecrated to Shri Laxminarayan, Shri Aradhanarishwar, Shri Narmadeshwar and Shri Hanuman. Jain Glass Temple It is situated in Maheswari Mohal behind behind the Kamla Tower. It is abeautiful temple higly decorated with glass and enamel works. Allen Forset Zoo The Kanpur Zoo was opened in 1971 and ranks among one of the best zoos of the country. It is an ideal place for outdoor life and picnics amongst pictuuersque surroundings. Kamla Retreat Lies To the west of the Agriculture College in immediate nieghbourhood of the Allen Forest. It is under the possession of Singhania family and is a beautry spot of the city. Ther is a swimming tank with an equipment for producing artificial waves and suitable Arrangement for lighting. Besides parks and a cnal with facilities for boating, a zoo is also maintained. Kamla Retreat also houses a museam which has a good coollection of historical and archaelogical artifacts. Visitors are allowed only with prior permission from Deputy General Manager(Administration), Kamla Tower, Kamlanagar Phool Bagh It is a beautiful park in the heart of the city on the Mall Road. In the centre of the park is a building known as Ganesh Shanker Vidyarthi Mororial. After the first World War there was an Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Hospital in this building. It is now known as Ganesh Udyan. Nana Rao Park To the west of Phool Bagh is located the Nana Rao Park. It is the site of the 'Bibighar' og 1857. the Park was renamed as Nana Rao park after independence.
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