Discuss the historical significance of major ancient cities of Uttar Pradesh such as Kashi, Mathura, Ayodhya and Kanpur.
Answer: Uttar Pradesh is a unique center of Indian history, culture and religion, which has been the site of various civilizations and religious traditions from ancient times to the modern era.
Kashi (Varanasi)
- Centre of Universities and Education: Kashi, a historic centre of Indian education, has been a major place of Sanskrit, Vedas, and religious studies.
- Literary Heritage: Varanasi's literary heritage includes contributions from great literary figures such as Sanskrit, Bhakti literature, Tulsidas and Premchand. The city has been a centre of literary traditions and cultural events.
- Stronghold of Music and Art: Musicians and artists here, including Pt. Ravi Shankar, ....
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