He declared independence during the decline of the Delhi Sultanate and founded the Sharqi dynasty in Jaunpur.

Akbar built Fatehpur Sikri near Agra as his capital and for commemorating the birth of his son, Salim

Awadh's annexation despite loyalty to the British caused deep resentment among sepoys and landlords.

The Battle of Kannauj (1540) marked Humayun’s defeat by Sher Shah Suri, leading to the latter’s rule over north India

Sarnath is where Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, making it one of the holiest Buddhist sites.

Pant served from 1950 to 1954, playing a key role in post-independence state-building.

Kabir was born in Varanasi and his teachings challenged caste discrimination and promoted devotion without rituals.

Malaviya was the visionary behind BHU, established in 1916 to promote education and nationalism.

Jaunpur was founded as a separate kingdom by Malik Sarwar during the weakening of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century.

Sankisa is associated with Lord Buddha’s legends and is an important Buddhist archaeological site in Uttar Pradesh.

Anand Bhavan in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad) was the Nehru family's residence and became a political nerve center during the freedom struggle.

Varanasi hosted the 1910 INC session, contributing to the political awakening in the region.

Rani Lakshmibai was born in Varanasi in 1828, later becoming the queen of Jhansi and a central figure in the 1857 revolt.

A key peasant leader, Baba Ram Chandra organized farmers in Awadh and laid the foundation for future agrarian movements.

The Chauri Chaura incident of 1922 in Gorakhpur led Mahatma Gandhi to call off the Non-Cooperation Movement after a violent clash with police.

Wajid Ali Shah was the last Nawab of Awadh, deposed by the British under the pretext of misgovernance, leading to resentment in the region.

Under leaders like Baba Ram Chandra, the peasant movement in Gorakhpur merged with the Non-Cooperation Movement, gaining national significance.

The Allahabad Pillar contains inscriptions by Samudragupta, chronicling his military campaigns and political dominance in the Gupta period.

Akbar constructed the Allahabad Fort in 1583, strategically located at the confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

Before 1950, Uttar Pradesh was known as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, and was renamed after the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

Sarojini Naidu, known as the Nightingale of India, became the first female Governor of any Indian state, including Uttar Pradesh, in 1947.

Aurangabad is historically known for its 52 gates, built during the Mughal era.

Prarthana Samaj promoted social reforms like widow remarriage and education for women.

The famous Kakori Train Robbery of 1925 was conducted near Kakori, close to Lucknow, by revolutionaries like Ram Prasad Bismil and Ashfaqulla Khan.

Anna Bhau Sathe was a prominent Dalit writer, folk poet, and social reformer from Maharashtra who used literature to raise awareness on caste and labor issues. He wrote in Marathi and helped popularize the Lokshahir (people's poet) tradition.

Begum Hazrat Mahal played a key role in the revolt of 1857 from Lucknow, resisting British forces after her husband Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was exiled.

Established along with Calcutta and Madras universities in 1857.

Won bronze in 1952 Helsinki Olympics, first individual Olympic medal for independent India.