| Shahjahanpur | |
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| Country | India |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| District(s) | Shahjahanpur |
| Population | 297,932 (2001[update]) |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Area |
• 194 metres (636 ft) |
| Website | shahjahanpur.nic.in |
Shahjahanpur (Hinglish:शaहjaहाaanपuर; Urdu: شاه جہاں پور) is a municipal board, town and district headquarters of Shahjahanpur District in Uttar Pradesh, India.
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During the reign of Shahjahan, Mughal forces demolished the city of Kant. After the battle, Shahjahan gifted 14 villages to two Sipehsalars (Commanding Generals, सिपहसालार, سپحسالار), Diler Khan and Bahadur Khan and gave them permission to construct fortresses. Diler Khan and Bahadur Khan founded Shahjahanpur on the ruins of Kant. The Mughals established the Kotwali district in the city and built the first Mosque in the town, at Moti Chok. They developed a fort in the nearby village of Nainar Khera, situated on the Garrah river as well as established 52 mohallas named after 52 qabilas (tribes) of Pathans in Afghanistan. Even today, a few of the local mohallas bear the names of these tribes. The nearest prominent Rajput province is Powayan (Gaur Fortress of Powayan) established by Raja Udai Singh in 1705 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Shahjahanpur & "PARAUR" estate eastablished by THAKUR NARAYAN SINGH BAHADUR Rao, Raja. he Received the title of Raja on June 22, 1897.At present Shri Ajay singh is known as "RAJA PARAUR". THE "PARAUR" is situated at SHAHJAHANPUR-BADAUN border under jalalabad tehsil.
The city came into the spotlight during the Indian struggle for freedom. Pandit Ram Prasad Bismil, Thakur Roshan Singh and Ashfaqulla Khan brought Shahjahanpur fame through their heroic contribution to the independence movement. Thereafter Shahjahanpur also became known as Shaheedon Ki Nagri or "Town of Martyrs."
The Founder of Estate Parour Raja Bahadur Narayan Singh got the Title of Raja Bahadur By HerMajesty The Queen Empress of England. The Only Grand Daughter of Raja Parour, Rajkumari Pooran Kunwar was married to Raja Brijendra Singh of Eka-Uresar Raj Distt-Mainpuri (U.P.). The Parour Estate was merged just after the marriage of Raj Kumari Parour because there was no male successer & now the estate was known as Uresar-Parour Raj.Grand Son of Rajkumari Pooran Kunwar Succeeded the Gaddi of Parour Raj. known as Raja Ajay Kumar Singh of Uresar-Parour Raj, born at Castle-Grand Palace (Awagarh) Agra on 4th October,1957, son of Raja Bhupendra Singh of Uresar-Parour Raj. & Rajmata Uttra Kumari from Tirwa Estate (Kannauj) the daughter of Raj Kunwar Bachchan Singh of Tirwa. Raja Ajay Kumar Singh was married to Rani Seema Singh. Raja A.K.Singh's only daughter Raj Kumari Pratibha Singh (Vidhi) who is married to Rajkunwar Ashish Kumar Singh of Malasa son of Thakur Indra Bhusan Singh (Kanpur Dehat), Her Son's Name is Yuvraj Singh, Raj Kunwar of Malasa-Parour.
Raja A.K. Singh is
1.National Secretary of Akhil Bhartiya Kshatriya Mahasabha.
2.President of Raja Ajay Kumar Singh Inter College, Parour & Raja Ajay Kumar Singh Junior High School, Parour, Shahjahanpur (U.P.)
3.Secretary of Managing Commetti Durga Narayan Degree College, Fatehgarh (U.P.).
4.Owner of a Primary School by the name of his mother Rajmata Uttra Kumari of Parour.
Educatonal Details of Raja Ajay Kumar Singh
Raja A.K. Singh completed his primary education at Assisi Convent School Etah and holds a degree of L.Lb from Aligarh Muslim University (English Medium).He also bagged a Gold medal in U.P. state Rifle Championship held at BADAUN(U.P.)
Raja Ajay Kumar Singh (Parour) has got the Privelege seen on record by his social services, through His Excellency The Governer of Uttar Pradesh Shri Moti Lal Bohra & Romesh Bhandari (I.A.S.) for comfortable stay at Circuit Houses State Guest Houses and Inspection Houses during his tour for social compain at Nainital, Farrukhabad, Etah, Kanpur, Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow etc.
Shahjahanpur is located at .[1] It has an average elevation of 194 metres (600 feet).
As of 2001[update] India census,[2] Shahjahanpur City had a population of 2,97,932. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Shahjahanpur has an average literacy rate of 73%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 63%.
Minority population is about 20% of the total population of the district. Shahjahanpur is a category "A" district i.e. Having socio-economic and basic amenities parameters below the national average.[3]
Shahjahanpur district is on National Highway No. 24, which connects New Delhi and the state capital, Lucknow. Twenty-four hour conveyance is available for New Delhi and Lucknow. Shahjahanpur Railway Station is on the main-line Jammu Tawi-Howrah rail route. It is an important station between Bareilly and Lucknow. Almost each and every train stops on this station. There are a number of trains that pass through Shahjahanpur. The nearest airport is in Amausi (Lucknow), at a distance of 180 km. Shahjahanpur is 335 km from New Delhi.
The Prasad family is the most noted family of Shahjahanpur. As Zamindars of Shahjahanpur and its environs since the 19th century, they have representated the area in national politics for many years.
Sir Jwala Prasad was one of the first Indians to join the Imperial Civil Service. He was married to Purnima Devi, also known as Sudakshina Devi (1884-), who was the youngest child of noted Brahmo Hemendranath Tagore, and niece of Rabindranath Tagore.
Kunwar Jyoti Prasad, was the only child of Sir Jwala Prasada and Purnima Devi. He was a leading zamindar and social reformist, and a member of the state legislative council. He was married to Rajkumari Pamela Devi of Kapurthala State and they had three children.
Kunwar Jitendra Prasad (1938–2001).(Elder son of Kunwar Jyori Prasada) Was a Congress politician and a member of the 5th, 7th, 8th, 13th Lok Sabha. He was also Vice President of the Congress Party. Married to Kunwarani Kanta Prasada.
Kunwar Jitin Prasad (Son of Jitendra Prasad & Kunwarani Kanta Prasada), Jitin Prasada (born 29 November 1973) is an Indian politician from Indian National Congress. At present he is the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways. He is representing Dhaurahra (Lok Sabha constituency) of district Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh in 15th Lok Sabha where he won by 1,84,509 votes.
Early life
Born in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh to Jitendra Prasad, former Vice President of the Indian National Congress and Political Advisor to the Prime Ministers, Rajiv Gandhi in 1991 and P V Narasimha Rao in 1994. His mother, Kanta Prasada, hails from Himachal Pradesh and runs an NGO `SRIJAN` Jitendra Prasada Foundation towards the cause of women, youth, farmers and the underprivileged. His sister, Janhavi Prasada, is a documentary filmmaker and peace educator.
He studied at The Doon School, Dehradun and did his B.Com.(Hons) from the prestigious Sri Ram College of Commerece, Delhi University and completed his MBA from IMI, New Delhi.
Food Processing like Paper Mills, Flour Mills, Rice Mills And Sugar Mills are the main industries in this area. In past, carpet weaving used to be one of the main businesses.
K R Pulp & Papers is amongst the world’s leading integrated manufacturers of eco-friendly paper from agro residue (Bagasse) situated in Uttar Pradesh (India).
Prominent Government factory Ordnance Clothing factory is there which is supplying clothes to Indian Army. Shahjahanpur is now developing as an industrial area. There are 3 sugar mills, Chemical & Fertilizer plants,paper mill, McDowell's plant and IOC's filling stations etc. Anil Ambani led Reliance Power has established a 2x300 MW Thermal Power station on Shahjahanpur Hardoi Road at Rosa. Additional 2x300 MW units are at advanced stage of construction. Shahjahanpur also has a large number of Brick Kilns as well.
Real estate sector is also developing well in the city. Two major colonies namely South City and Pratap Enclave have brought critical fame to the city.Another emerging colony is The Garden Estate.
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Pt. Ram Asrey Lal Shukla, former pradhan of village Dahelia, Distt. Shahjahanpur, Pt. Ram Asarey Lal Shukla was the son of famous social worker Pt. Shankar Lal Shukla who was a very respected person in the area.Pt.Ram Asrey Lal followed the path of honesty through out his life and was he was famous for his simplicity, honesty and kindness.Pt. Ram Asrey Lal Shukla was very much down to earth personality and he always helped his level best to poor people of the society.Pt. Ram Asrey Lal Shukla was a very learned person and he has very good knowledge of Ramayan, Mahabharat,Shrimad-bhagwad Gita, Vedas, Pranas and other Hindu religious books.