Uttar Pradesh :Relief and Structure

The Ganga plain which dominates the landscape and nearly covers three fourth of the geographical area of the State, lies between the rocky Himalayan belt in the north and the southern hilly tract comprised of mainly Pre-Cambrian rocks. Flexing of the Indian lithosphere in response to the compressive forces due to collision, and thrust fold … Read more Uttar Pradesh :Relief and Structure

The climate of Uttar Pradesh

The climate of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.) is primarily defined as humid subtropical with dry winter (CWa) type with parts of Western U.P. as semi-arid (BS) type. However based on the Köppen climate classification, it can be classified mostly as Humid Subtropical with dry winter type with parts of Eastern U.P. as Semi-Arid (BS) type. U.P. … Read more The climate of Uttar Pradesh

Introduction to Economy of Uttar Pradesh

The economy of Uttar Pradesh, with a geographical area of 24.093 million hectares, is agriculture dominated with about approximately 80% of total geographical area as agriculture land. The agriculture sector contributes about 40% of the State GDP and 75% of employment. An estimated 35% of the State population is living below poverty line. About 70% … Read more Introduction to Economy of Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh :Geographical location for Uppcs Upper Subordinate Exam

Uttar Pradesh is the fifth largest State of India after Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh in area. For administrative purposes, the state is divided into 18 divisions and 75 districts. There are 303 sub divisions, 313 Tehsils, 11 Municipal Corporation, 689 Cities, 820 community development blocks, 52,000 Gram Sabha,  1,07,452 revenue villages, out … Read more Uttar Pradesh :Geographical location for Uppcs Upper Subordinate Exam

UP-Short introduction for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

Uttar Pradesh State Information Capital : Lucknow Districts :70 Languages: Hindi, Urdu, English Introduction to Uttar Pradesh   Uttar Pradesh has multicultural, multiracial, fabulous wealth of nature-hills, valleys, rivers, forests, and vast plains. Viewed as the largest tourist destination in India, Uttar Pradesh boasts of 35 million domestic tourists. More than half of the foreign … Read more UP-Short introduction for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Shakes for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

Facts related to Uttar Pradesh Shakas had set up their Kshsatraps in Mathura. The brahmi inscription s of Mora(Mathura ) is associated with Sakas. The Sakas conquered the area of Mathura over Indian kings around 60BCE. Some of their satraps were Hangamasha and Hagana, who were in turn followed by the Saka Great Satrap Rajuvula. … Read more The Shakes for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Palas for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

Introduction After the death of Harsha and up to the rise of the Palas, the history of Bengal is not clear. During this time, West Bengal was known asGauda and East Bengal as Vanga. Bengal was subject to internal disorder, which has been termed asMatsyanyaya. Rulers of Pala Dynasty Gopalawas the elected king by the people in … Read more The Palas for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The nawabs of Awadh for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

Nawab Saadat Khan (1722-1739)   The power of the shaikhzadas remained paramount and unchallenged until Saadat Khan stepped into Lucknow. Being appointed Subedar in 1722 Saadat Khan laid the foundation of Awadh dynasty of the Shia Nawabs of Iranian lineage based first at Faizabad and later at Lucknow. He died in 1739 A.D. in Delhi. … Read more The nawabs of Awadh for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Mughals Part 4 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

Jahangir Emperor Jahangir strengthened the Mughal Empire in India after his father Akbar. Jahangir was born on 31st August, 1569 and was named Nuruddin Salim Jahangir. Nuruddin has been derived from Arabic which means “light of faith”. Jahangir is a Persian word which means “world conqueror”. Jahangir was an able administrator who had a penchant … Read more The Mughals Part 4 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

The Mughals Part 3 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam

  Akbar the Great    In 1542, Akbar, the greatest of the Mughal rulers, was born at Amarkot.    When Humayun fled to Iran, Kamran (brother of Humayun) captured young Akbar. Kamran treated the child well; however, Akbar was re-united with his parents after the capture of Qandhar.    When Humayun died, … Read more The Mughals Part 3 for Uttar Pradesh upper sub-ordinate exam