Mahmud of Ghazni conducted several raids into North India, including parts of western UP like Mathura.

Lucknow became the administrative capital of the United Provinces during British rule.

Agra Fort was constructed by Akbar in 1565 and later modified by Shah Jahan, showcasing Mughal architecture.

The Doab is a fertile tract of land between the Ganga and Yamuna rivers, historically significant for agriculture and settlements.

Sarnath is where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment, making it a key Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Pushyamitra Shunga, a Brahmin general, established the Shunga dynasty after assassinating the last Maurya ruler.

Jagdishpur, now in Bihar but close to UP, was the stronghold of 1857 freedom fighter Kunwar Singh.

BHU was founded in 1916 by Madan Mohan Malaviya and is one of Asia’s largest residential universities.

The last Nawab of Awadh, Wajid Ali Shah, was exiled by the British in 1856.

Though now in Bihar, Buxar is close to eastern UP and marked the decisive defeat of Indian powers by the British in 1764.

The invisible Saraswati is believed to merge with Ganga and Yamuna at the Triveni Sangam, a major religious site.

Mangal Pandey, a key figure of the 1857 revolt, belonged to Ballia district in eastern UP.

Only ‘RASA’ can be formed using letters from ‘VARANASI’.

The human heart has 2 atria and 2 ventricles for efficient oxygenation and circulation.

Semicircular canals in the inner ear detect motion and balance.

'Shyamchi Aai' is a classic about a mother’s love, written by Sane Guruji.

Kurukshetra is known for the "Golden Temple of Haryana." This temple is also called the Brahma Sarovar Temple and is located on the banks of the Brahma Sarovar lake.