History
It is believed that this city was founded by Raja Hindu Singh of the Sankandi state. Kanpur’s original name was Kanhpur. Whether it is suspected to be associated with the King Hindusi of the realty of the origin of the city, or belonging to the heroic Karna of Mahabharata period, it is so certified that in the last phase of the reign of Awadh, this city is situated in old Kanpur, Patkapura, Kuraswam, Juhi and Seemamau villages. It was made by meeting. With the neighboring state the rule of this town remained in the hands of the rulers of Kannauj and Kalpi and later the rulers of the Muslim rulers. From 1773 to 1801, Nawab Alamas Ali of Awadh had a decent government here. After the Treaty of 1773, the city came under the rule of the British, resulting in an English camp here in 1778 AD.
Being located on the banks of the Ganges, there was a facility of traffic and industry. Therefore, the British gave birth to the industry and here the development of the city started. First of all, East India Company started the business of Neel here. After the construction of the Grand Trunk Road in 1832, the town was connected to Allahabad. In 1864 AD, Lucknow, Kalpi etc. were added by roads to the main places. Upper Ganges canal has also been constructed. With this development of traffic, the city’s business re-accelerated.
Kanpur Leather Industry
Jajmau is the suburb of Kanpur, which is the oldest and largest leather production market in Kanpur. There are lots of wholesale products markets that provide leather items very quickly with a different style. Besides leather clothes, you will get other accessories made up of leather-like shoes, belts, etc. Jajmau is an unfathomable source of leather products.
Unfortunately, if you have little knowledge to identify leather products, then many defalcators can take advantage. So, buyers must have a little bit of knowledge of pure leather as there are lots of leather product shops so you can bargain price for wholesale products.
How to Reach
Via Flight: Kanpur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular flights.
Via Train: You can easily get regular trains to Kanpur from other major cities of the country.
Via Bus: There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Kanpur. Kanpur Jhakarkatti, Vikash Nagar Bus Depot, Chunniganj Bus Depot, Fazalganj Bus Depot
Tourist Places
JK Temple
JK Temple (Juggilal Kamlapat temple) is a temple in the Indian city of Kanpur. It is considered to be a unique blend of ancient and modern architecture.
Nana Rao Park
Formerly known as Memorial Well Garden, it is the biggest park in Kanpur and is situated in the Kanpur.
Kanpur Memorial Church
Kanpur Memorial Church, popularly known as All Soul 's Cathedral is an impressive architectural