Famed as the largest arch room with out any pillars, Bara Imambara alias Asfai Imambara is an exciting combination of unfussiness of style, evenness and proportion. Built in the year 1784, Bara Imambara happens to be the most significant monument in the city. It was constructed by the fourth Nawab, Barak Imambara Asaf-ud-Daula and the popular belief is that this colossal structure holds immense treasures inside it.
Baoli means a very deep and large well. Here the well is flanked by small well-furnished rooms with a winding stair case. There is a small opening from top to bottom for the circulation of cool air within rooms. Viscount Valentia has recorded his stay in Baoli Palace in 1803. One of the rooms about 20 square ft had three fountains for hot and cold water supply. Shahzada Aali Qadar Taimuri also stayed here alongwith his wife during Saadat Ali Khan's time. Wajid Ali was installed as Nawab in this building.
Prabhasgiri or Prabhosa is famous as a religious historical place on the bank of Yamuna river at the Manjhanpur Tehsil about 50km away in the north of Allahabad. It is also said that Shri Krishna died at this place by the arrow of Jaratkumar in the suspicion of deer.
Moti Jheel is a lake and a drinking water reservoir in the Benajhabar area of Kanpur, which with its adjoining gardens and children's park is an important tourist attraction. Built during the British Raj, today along with Kamala Retreat and Moti Park, it is most important recreational places in the bustling industrial city of Kanpur, once known as the "Manchester of the East".
Moti means pearl and jheel means lake, thus giving its name pearl lake.
The rectangular lake was originally developed during the British Raj, as a drinking water reservoir of Kanpur Waterworks, and called Sceptic Tank, later as an important urban planning measure by the city administration, it was developed as public place and recreational area with landscaped gardens and children's park.
Satti Chaura Ghat / Massacre Ghat is a ghat in Kanpur city, the industrial hub of Uttar Pradesh in North India. It is located on the bank of River Ganges in Kanpur before Jajmau. The ghat is located on the southern bank of River Ganges and marks the northern boundary of Kanpur city.
During the beginning of the colonial annexation of Awadh, the ghat had earlier been nicknamed as Massacre Ghat, by the East India Company officials after the historical events of the 1857 Indian Mutiny at Cawnpore.
The mound of Jajmau that is also called Jajmau is one of the most important and the most visited tourist destination in Kanpur. In fact, the mound of Jajmau is considered an important excavation sine in not only Uttar Pradesh but also in India. The mound of Jajmau that is located on the eastern end of Kanpur occupies a high place among ancient cities of the region. Excavations of the mound were undertaken during 1957-58 that unearthed antiquities ranging from 700 BC to 1600 AD.
Boodha Bargad (Banyan) tree, a tree on which 144 Indian freedom fighters were hanged in the later part of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
The simple yet well-maintained Jaunpur Fort overlooking river Gomati, was built by Feroz Shah in 1360. With an old pillar, a mosque and a hammam to be seen, Jaunpur Fort is worth visiting. There are good views from the fort's walls, especially towards Akbari Bridge, the best view being from the fort.
A symbol of divine love and affection, the Chathri of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao allures the tourist with its unique charm. Situated in the Lakshmi Tal, this chathri was constructed by Rani Lakshmi Bai in memory of her beloved husband Gangadhar Rao.
The Jhansi Fort, located upon a rocky hill was built originally by Raja Bir Singh Ji Deo, in 1613. Today, it houses a collection of sculpture and provides an excellent insight into the eventful history of Bundelkhand.
Built in the year 1613 by Raja Bir Singh Deo, Jhansi fort is acclaimed with the accolade of a most strategically place bastions in the central part of India. Situated on a rocky summit, it commands the overall view of the city and the plains.
