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what is the capital of Uttar Pradesh?

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Updated on: September 25th, 2023

The capital of Uttar Pradesh is Lucknow. It is one of the biggest cities in the country and there is a legend that is named after the Lakshmana a hero of the Hindu epic Ramayana. It is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh but also an administrative headquarters of the eponymous district.

Find out more details about the capital of Uttar Pradesh below.

Capital of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh. It was known to be home to Nawabs. Historically, Lucknow was the capital of the Awadh region, controlled by the Delhi sultanate and later by the Mughals.

  • Before Lucknow Allahabad used to be the capital of Uttar Pradesh but it was changed in 1920 and Lucknow became the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The capital of Uttar Pradesh is also known as the 17th fastest growing city in India.

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