| Azamgarh आज़मगढ़ اعظم گڑھ |
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| Coordinates | 26°04′N 83°11′E / 26.06°N 83.19°E | ||
| Country |  India |
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| State | Uttar Pradesh | ||
| District(s) | Azamgarh | ||
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) | ||
| Area • Elevation |
• 64 m (210 ft) |
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Azamgarh' (Hindi: आज़मगढ़, Urdu: اعظم گڑھ) a town and the district headquarters of the district of Azamgarh in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Like most big settlements of Northern India, Azamgarh too, is situated on the banks of a river—in this case on the Tons River.
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Early history
Azamgarh was founded around 1665, by a powerful landlord named Azam Khan son of Vikramajit. Vikramajit had two sons Azam and Azmat. While Azam gave his name to the town of Azamgarh, and the fort, Azmat constructed the fort and settled the bazar of Azmatgarh in pargana Sagri about 15 kilometers away.
Center of Learning
Azamgarh became a center of learning with the founding of Shibli National College, by the Muslim theoligan Shibli Nomani. Around 1883 Mr. Nomani, inspired by the works of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan of Aligarh Muslim University, established a college drawing scholars from all parts of Uttar Pradesh (then United Province) and northern India. Allama Shibli Nomani established an academy, now known as Darul Musannefin Shibli Academy, prior to his death in 1914. Darul Musannefin (house of writers) brings out a literary monthly journal in Urdu, Ma'arif.
Connectivity
Azamgarh is well connected to other parts of the state, and the recent launch of direct train connections with Bombay and Delhi (Mumbai and Delhi) has made this town more accessible. People of Azamgarh actively participated in various national movements especially in Quit India Movement in 1942.[1]
Geography
Azamgarh is located at 26°04′N 83°11′E / 26.06°N 83.19°E.[2] It has an average elevation of 64 metres (209 feet).
Demographics
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Azamgarh had a population of 104,943. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Azamgarh has an average literacy rate of 78.89%. 19% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Culture
Azamgarh's culture is a reflection of the Avadh culture of Eastern Uttar Pradesh. The people are simple but have great taste of food, clothing and manners. The language they speak is a colloquial Urdu and Hindi with a touch of Bhojpuri in it.
Notable persons
- Rahul Sankrityayan (linguist and polymath)
- Shibli Nomani (poet, writer, educationist)
- Hamiduddin Farahi (religious scholar and mufassir)
- Maulana Aslam Jairajpuri (religious scholar)
- Maulana Jalil Ahsan Nadvi (religious scholar)
- Kaifi Azmi (Urdu poet)
- Vibhuti Narain Rai IPS, VC
- Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (Islamic scholar and exponent of non-violence)
- Shabana Azmi (film actress and ex M.P.)
- Amar Singh (businessman and SP leader)
- Ram Naresh Yadav (former Chief Minister Uttar Pradesh)
- Ameen Ahsan Islahi (religious scholar and mufassir)
- Maulana Ziauddin Islahi (religious scholar)
- Ishtiyaq Ahmad Zilli (historian and religious scholar)
- A. Abdullah (social activist and Urdu poet)
- Zafarul Islam Islahi (historian, author and religious scholar)
- Zafarul Islam Khan (author, journalist and social activist)
- Prem Chand Pandey (scientist)
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Azamgarh
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. http://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
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