Ahichhatra, associated with the northern Panchala kingdom, has revealed extensive archaeological remains dating back to the Painted Grey Ware culture.

Chedi was one of the ancient Mahajanapadas, and its capital, Suktimati, is believed to have been in the Bundelkhand region, likely near present-day Banda.

Khusrau Bagh was built in memory of Khusrau Mirza, Jahangir’s rebellious son, who was buried there after his capture and execution.

Chhota Imambara in Lucknow was constructed in 1838 by Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah and serves both as a place of worship and his mausoleum.

Sravasti was one of the six major cities during Buddha’s time and the place where he delivered most of his sermons during the rainy season retreats.

The Vatsa dynasty, with its capital at Kaushambi, was one of the sixteen Mahajanapadas and played a major role in early Indian polity.

Banabhatta’s Harshacharita refers to Kannauj as Mahodaya, praising its grandeur under Harshavardhana's rule.

Jayachandra, the last ruler of the Gahadavala dynasty, was defeated in 1194, leading to the Muslim conquest of northern India including parts of UP.

Atranjikhera in Etah district reveals evidence of Copper Age settlements with well-planned mud houses and painted pottery, indicating an early agrarian society.

Mihir Bhoja expanded the Pratihara Empire and made Kanauj a prominent political and cultural center in North India, rivaling the Palas and Rashtrakutas.

Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) visited India in the 7th century CE and was a guest of Harshavardhana at Kannauj, documenting the city as a flourishing center of culture and learning.

Dr. Zakir Husain, born in Hyderabad but educated and served in UP, was the first Muslim President of India.

Rajyapala of the Pratihara dynasty faced defeat and was later assassinated by Vidyadhara of the Chandela dynasty.

As of now, no woman from UP has held the post of Lok Sabha Speaker.

A key figure in the Kakori conspiracy, Bismil was a poet and freedom fighter from Shahjahanpur.

Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana in Kushinagar, making it a significant pilgrimage site.

Baba Ram Chandra led the movement in Awadh against oppressive landlords and British policies.

Alamgirpur in Meerut district is the easternmost site of the Indus Valley Civilization.

Al-Biruni, who came with Mahmud of Ghazni, documented Indian culture and praised Varanasi's learning.

Built in 1784 during a famine, the Bara Imambara is an architectural marvel of the Nawabi era.

Govind Ballabh Pant became the first CM of Uttar Pradesh after India’s independence in 1947.

This battle between Muhammad Ghori and Jayachandra of Kannauj took place near the Yamuna, close to Agra.

Sarojini Naidu became the first Indian woman governor of the United Provinces in 1947.

This tomb, built by Nur Jahan for her father, is considered a draft version of the Taj Mahal.

The Allahabad High Court is one of the oldest high courts in India, established under the Indian High Courts Act.

Mathura is considered the birthplace and early home of Lord Krishna and an important site in Hindu mythology.

Haji Waris Ali Shah was a renowned 19th-century Sufi saint from Dewa Sharif in Barabanki, close to Amethi.

A hero of the Kakori conspiracy, Ashfaqulla Khan was executed in Gorakhpur.