Rampur ( ) is a city, and the municipality headquarter of

Rampur District Rampur district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state of India, and Rampur town is the district headquarters. Rampur district is a part of Moradabad division. The district occupies an area of . Demographics According to the 2011 C ...

in the Indian state of

Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh (; , 'Northern Province') is a state in northern India. With over 200 million inhabitants, it is the most populated state in India as well as the most populous country subdivision in the world. It was established in 1950 ...

. It was formerly known for its various industries, like sugar refining and cotton milling. Its library has more than 12,000 rare manuscripts and a fine collection of Mughal miniature paintings.It is located 322 kilometres north-west of the state capital

Lucknow Lucknow (, ) is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and it is also the second largest urban agglomeration in Uttar Pradesh. Lucknow is the administrative headquarters of the eponymous district and division ...

. In 2007, the

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identified

as one of 14 'Minority Concentration' districts in the state, on the basis of the 2001 census data on population, socio-economic indicators and basic amenities indicators. The city is known for its Rampuri chaaku (knife).

Etymology

Originally it was a group of four villages named Kather, the name of Raja Ram Singh. The first

Nawab Nawab ( Balochi: نواب; ar, نواب; bn, নবাব/নওয়াব; hi, नवाब; Punjabi : ਨਵਾਬ; Persian, Punjabi , Sindhi, Urdu: ), also spelled Nawaab, Navaab, Navab, Nowab, Nabob, Nawaabshah, Nawabshah or Nobab, ...

proposed to rename the city ''Faizabad''. But many other places were known by the name Faizabad so its name was changed to Mustafabad alias Rampur.

History

As per medieval history, Rampur was the part of the

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region, and was divided between Badaun and

Sambhal Sambhal is a city located in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh state in India. The city lies approximately 158 kilometres (98 mi) east of New Delhi and 355 kilometres (220 mi) north-west of state capital Lucknow. History Sambhal ...

districts. Being situated on upperside of Rohilkhand, it was known by the name Kather and was ruled by Katheria Rajputs. The Katheria

Rajput Rajput (from Sanskrit ''raja-putra'' 'son of a king') is a large multi-component cluster of castes, kin bodies, and local groups, sharing social status and ideology of genealogical descent originating from the Indian subcontinent. The term Ra ...

s resisted external for about 400 years, fighting the sultans of Delhi and later with the

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. They went to repeated battles with Nasiruddin Mahmud in 1253, Ghiyas ud din Balban in 1256,

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in 1290, Firuz Shah Tughlaq in 1379 &

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in 1494. Later, in the beginning of the Mughal period, the capital of Rohilkhand was changed from Badaun to

Bareilly Bareilly () is a city in Bareilly district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is among the largest metropolises in Western Uttar Pradesh and is the centre of the Bareilly division as well as the historical region of Rohilkhand. The c ...

and hence the importance of Rampur increased. Flag of the Rampur State

The Rohilla War of 1774–5 began when the Rohilla Pathans - dominant in the area - reneged on a debt they owed the

Nawab of Oudh The Nawab of Awadh or the Nawab of Oudh was the title of the rulers who governed the state of Awadh (anglicised as Oudh) in north India during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Nawabs of Awadh belonged to a dynasty of Persian origin from Nishap ...

for military assistance against the

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in 1772. The Rohillas were defeated and driven from their former capital of

by the Nawab with the assistance of the

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's troops lent by Warren Hastings. The Rohilla State of Rampur was established by Nawab Faizullah Khan on 7 October 1774 in the presence of British Commander Colonel Champion, and remained a pliant state under British protection thereafter.

Khan laid the first stone of the new fort at Rampur and thus Rampur city was founded in 1775. Originally it was a group of four villages named Kather, the name of Raja Ram Singh. The first Nawab proposed to rename the city 'Faizabad'. But many other places were known by the name of Faizabad already existed, so the name was changed to Mustafabad alias Rampur. Nawwab Faizullah Khan ruled for 20 years. He was a great patron of scholarship, and began the collection of

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, Turkish and

Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
'' Rampur Raza Library The Rampur Raza Library (''Rāmpur Razā Kitāb Khāna'') located in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India is a repository of Indo-Islamic cultural heritage and a treasure-house of knowledge established in the last decades of the 18th century. It was bu ...

. After his death his son Muhammad Ali Khan took over, but he was killed by the Rohilla leaders after 24 days, and Ghulam Muhammad Khan, the brother of the deceased, was proclaimed Nawab. The East India Company took exception to this, and after a reign of just 3 months and 22 days Ghulam Muhammad Khan was defeated by its forces. The Governor-General made Ahmad Ali Khan, son of the late Muhammad Ali Khan, the new Nawab. He ruled for 44 years. He did not have any sons, so Muhammad Sa'id Khan, son of Ghulam Muhammad Khan, took over as the new Nawab. He raised a regular Army, established Courts and carried out many works to improve the economic conditions of farmers. His son Muhammad Yusuf Ali Khan took over after his death. His son Kalb Ali Khan became the new Nawab in 1865. Imambara, Fort of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, c

Imambara, Fort of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, c

Sir Kalb Ali Khan, Nawab of Rampur (1832-1887)

Kalb Ali Khan was literate in Arabic and Persian. Under his rule, the state did much work to uplift standards of education. He was also a Member of Council during the Viceroyalty of Lord John Lawrence. He built the Jama Masjid in Rampur at a cost of Rs. 300,000. He was also knighted in Agra by the

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. He ruled for 22 years and 7 months. After his death his son Mushtaq Ali Khan took over. He appointed W. C. Wright as the Chief Engineer of the state and built many new buildings and canals. Nawab Hamid Ali became the new ruler in 1889 at the age of 14. Many new schools were opened during his reign, and many donations were provided to nearby colleges. He donated Rs. 50,000 to Lucknow Medical College. In 1905 he built the magnificent Darbar Hall within the Fort which now houses the great collection of Oriental manuscripts held by the

Rampur Raza Library The Rampur Raza Library (''Rāmpur Razā Kitāb Khāna'') located in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India is a repository of Indo-Islamic cultural heritage and a treasure-house of knowledge established in the last decades of the 18th century. It was bu ...

. His son Raza Ali Khan became the last ruling Nawab in 1930. On 1 July 1949 the State of Rampur was merged into the Republic of India. Rampur today presents a slightly decayed appearance: the palaces of the Nawabs are crumbling, as are the gates and walls of the fort. However, the Library remains a flourishing institution of immense value to scholars from all over the world. The procession of Yusef Ali Khan

The Nawabs of Rampur sided with the British during

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, and this enabled them to continue to play a role in the social, political and cultural life of Northern India in general and the Muslims of the United Provinces in particular. They gave refuge to some of the literary figures from the Court of Bahadur Shah ''Zafar''.

Post Independence

Descendants of the Nawabs include Murad Mian the first child of

Murtaza Ali Khan Nawab Sayyid Murtaza Ali Khan Bahadur, MBE (22 November 1926 – 29 January 1982) was the titular Nawab of Rampur from 1966 to his death in 1982, succeeding his father, Nawab Raza Ali Khan Bahadur. Early life Sayyid Murtaza Ali Khan Bahadur ...

of Rampur. Begum Noor Bano, the widow of the former Nawab's younger brother and ex-MP Zulfiquar Ali Khan of Rampur. Begum Noor Bano has become a politician and won the election from Rampur parliamentary constituency in 1999. She lost the elections in 2004,2009 from Rampur and 2014 from Moradabad consecutively. Murtaza Ali Khan and Zulfiquar Ali Khan (aka Mikki Mia), who continued to use the title of Nawab as a token even after independence and abolition of royalty but never ruled Rampur, are now dead. Murtaza Ali contested an election from Rampur opposite his mother Rafat Jamani Begum in 1972 and won. Although the two brothers were always political rivals they never faced each other in elections. Subsequently, the family was also involved in smuggling scandals involving some smuggling from Pakistan, where one of the sons of Murtaza Ali is married. Raza Inter College, Hamid Inter College and Murtaza Inter College are three higher secondary schools named after three nawabs. The present

of Rampur, Muhammad Murad Ali Khan Bahadur is the present titular Nawab of Rampur. The eldest son of Murtuza Ali Khan Bahadur, he succeeded his father as titular Nawab upon the latter's death in 1982. He served as a member on the Raza Library Board in Rampur from 1993 to 2002.

Geography

Rampur, located between longitude 79°05' E and latitude 28°48' N, is in Moradabad Division of

, India. It is surrounded by district Udham Singh Nagar in north,

in east, and

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in west and Badaun in south. Spread in area of 2,367 km², Rampur is 192-meter above sea level in north and 166.4-meter in south.Rampur Geography
hoparoundindia.com Retrieved 10 July 2012 It is home to farms that cover long stretches of land. During the monsoon just after a long period of rain the mountain ranges of

Nainital Nainital ( Kumaoni: ''Naintāl''; ) is a city and headquarters of Nainital district of Kumaon division, Uttarakhand, India. It is the judicial capital of Uttarakhand, the High Court of the state being located there and is the headquarters o ...

can be seen in the north direction.

Climate

During Summers the temperature is usually from 31 °C to 30 °C and during Winters it is from 25 °C to 5 °C.Rampur Climate
Nainital tourism Retrieved 7 July 2012

Demographics

As per the

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, Rampur had a population of 325,248 (compared to 281,549 in 2001) showing 16% growth in 2001–11. Males constituted 52.2% and females 47.8% of the population. Sex ratio was 915 compared to the national average of 940. Rampur had an average literacy rate of 53.7%, much lower than the national average of 64.3%. Male literacy was 56%, and female literacy was 51%. In Rampur, children under six years of age numbered 37,945 and were 11.7% of the population (14% in 2001). The city has a majority Muslim population. The greater region around Rampur still has a significant number of Rohilla.

Culture and Urdu Poetry

Rampur is considered as third school of poetry after Delhi and Lucknow. Many prominent and legendary Urdu poets of the time like Daagh Dehlvi,

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and Amir Meenai joined the patronage of Rampur court. Nawabs of Rampur were very fond of poetry and other fine arts. They provided remunerations to the poets who were associated with ' ''darbar''.' Nizam Rampuri earned great name as poet. In addition, Shad Aarifi was another poet from Rampur who evolved modern ghazal in a very distinct style.

Architecture

The Rulers of Rampur have had distinct impact on the architecture of the region. The buildings and monuments signify the presence of Mughal type architecture. Some of the buildings are very old and have been built over repeatedly in course of time. One of the most well designed monument is the Fort of Rampur (

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:रामपुर का किला). It also houses the

Raza Library The Rampur Raza Library (''Rāmpur Razā Kitāb Khāna'') located in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India is a repository of Indo-Islamic cultural heritage and a treasure-house of knowledge established in the last decades of the 1 ...

or Hamid Manzil, the former palace of the Rulers. It has a sizeable collection of Oriental manuscripts in Asia. The fort also houses the

Imambara A ḥosayniya or hussainiya (Arabic: حسينية ''husayniyya''), also known as an ashurkhana, imambargah, or imambara, is a congregation hall for Twelver Shia Muslim commemoration ceremonies, especially those associated with the Mourning of ...

. The ''Jama Masjid'' is one of the finest piece of architecture to be found in Rampur. It resembles the jama masjid in

to some extent. It was built by

Faizullah Khan. It has a unique mughal touch to it. There are several entry-exit gates to the masjid. It has three big domes and four tall minarets with gold pinnacles boasting of a royal touch. It has a main lofty entrance gate that has an inbuilt clock tower occupied by a big clock that was imported from Britain.Rampur jama masjid history flick image
Retrieved 8 July 2012 There are several entry-exit gates built by the

. These gates are major entry-exit routes from the city. Examples are Shahbad Gate, Nawab Gate, Bilaspur Gate etc.

Music

The Rampur-Sahaswan gharana of Hindustani classical music also has its origins in court musicians. Ustad Mehboob Khan, was a khayal singer and Veena player of the Rampur court; his son Ustad Inayat Hussain Khan (1849–1919), who trained and lived in the city, founded the gharana.

Cuisine

Rampuri cuisine, a part of the Mughal cuisine tradition, developed by the chefs of the Nawabs, is also known for its distinct flavours and dishes with recipes passed on from the royal kitchen, like ''Rampuri fish'', '' Chicken Changezi '', '' Pasande haleem '', ''Rampuri Korma'', ''Rampuri mutton kebabs'', '' doodhiya biryani'', '' Dogoshta biryani'' and '' adrak ka halwa'', '' Sohan halwa ''.

Knife making

Rampur was traditionally famous for the knives known as '' Rampuri Chaaku'', which even made their way to

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crime thrillers in the 1960s and 1970s. Eventually the

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banned making knives longer than 4.5 inches in blade length, leading to a drop in their popularity.

Rampur Greyhound

The Rampur Greyhound is a smooth-haired sighthound native to the region, often described as being more substantially built than other greyhounds. It was the favoured hound of the Nawabs for jackal coursing, but was also used to hunt lions, tigers, leopards, and panthers. Mh Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan Bahadur bred these dogs by combining Tazi and

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bloodlines.

Festivals

Religious practices are as much an integral part of everyday life and a very public affair as they are in the rest of India. Therefore, not surprisingly, many festivals are religious in origin although several of them are celebrated irrespective of caste and creed. Among the most important Hindu festivals are Diwali,

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and

Vijayadashami Vijayadashami ( sa, विजयदशमी, Vijayadaśamī, translit-std=IAST), also known as Dussehra, Dasara or Dashain, is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navaratri every year. It is observed on the tenth day in the Hind ...

, Mahashivaratri, Ram Navmi,

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, Sri Krishna Janamastmi and Raksha Bandhan, which are also observed by Jains and Sikhs. Eid ul Milad, Eid ul-Fitr, Bakr-Id, Muharram are Muslim religious festivals.

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is celebrated by

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, Buddha Jayanti by Buddhists, Guru Nanak Jayanti by Sikhs and Good Friday, Christmas by the Christians.

Transport

Rail

Rampur Railway Station (station code RMU) lies on the Lucknow-Moradabad line and junction point of Kathgodam railway line. which work under NER. Train connections include Avadh Assam Express, Jammu Tawi-Sealdah Express, Kashi Vishwanath Express, Howrah-Amritsar Express, Ganga Sutlej Express and Satyagraha Express. Seat reservation is computerised. The station is served by the Northern Railways. Moradabad railway station is 30 km to the west of Rampur. Going south-east, Bareilly railway station is the nearest major station. Hotel Tourist and Restaurant is only 5-minute walk from the railway station.Rampur Railway
Nainital tourism Retrieved 9 July 2012 The electrification of railway lines of Rampur junction is completed. Various express trains come here. The important ones are

- Kathgodam Shatabdi,

Inter-city Express,

Lucknow Mail,

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Ranikhet Express,

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Ala Hazrat Express, Amritsar- Howrah Amritsar Mail.Rampur railway reservation
http://www.railwayreservation.net/ Retrieved 9 August 2012

Road

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passes through Rampur.National highway 87 and rampur
india9.com Retrieved 8 July 2012 Regular buses connect Rampur to

every ½ hr. Direct buses are also available from

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Haridwar, Rishikesh, Kanpur, Rupaidhiya,

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etc. National Highway 530 originates at Rampur.

Air

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is a nearest major domestic airport to Rampur which is located around 69 km from Rampur,it is connected to cities like Mumbai, New Delhi and Bangalore with direct flights. Moradabad Airport is an upcoming airport between Moradabad and Rampur, being upgraded from an existing government airstrip.

Places of interest

Jama Masjid Jama Masjid rampur

The foundation of Jama Masjid in Rampur was laid by

Faizullah Khan. It was built at the cost of 300,000 at that time and it was further completed by

Kalb Ali Khan. The area around the Jama Masjid became a center of attraction and a big market was developed around it, known today as the Shadab Market. A big jewellery market also lines the masjid known as ''Sarrafa''. The shops were rented out to businessmen to meet the mosque's requirements.

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and

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both own these shops and customers belong to both communities. This shows communal harmony that exists in this area.Communal harmony in Rampur
, http://www.indiablooms.com/ Retrieved 9 July 2012 Raza Library

Faizullah Khan, who ruled Rampur from 1774 to 1794, established the library from his personal collection of ancient manuscripts and miniature specimens of

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in the last decades of the 18th century. It is one of the biggest libraries of Asia. As all the succeeding Nawabs were great patrons of scholars, poets, painters, calligraphers and musicians, the library grew by leaps and bounds. Notable additions were made to the collection during the rule of Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan (1794–1840).Rampur Raza library history
, razalibrary.gov.in Retrieved 9 July 2012 It contains very rare and valuable collection of manuscripts, historical documents, specimens of

, miniature paintings,

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instruments and rare illustrated works in

and

. The

also contains printed works in

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Urdu Urdu (;"Urdu"
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(having the original manuscript of the first translation of the

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in addition to other important books/documents), Tamil and Turkish, and approximately 30,000 printed books (including periodicals) in various other languages. Rampur Planetarium State of the art planetarium is being established at Rampur. This will be India's first planetarium based on Digital Laser technology. The planetarium building is almost complete and equipments are being installed. The information will be directly fed by

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.Rampur Planetarium to be updated by NASA
Indianexpress.com Retrieved 8 July 2012 Gandhi Samadhi Gandhi Samadhi is a memorial to

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. It signifies the struggles that

took over for the independence of India from British Rule. Kothi Khas Bagh Kothi Khas Bagh is a palace located at Rampur, about 30 km east of

in Uttar Pradesh. It was the erstwhile residence of the Nawabs of Rampur. Set in a 300-acre compound, this huge 200-room European style palace is a unique blend of

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and

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. It also features personal apartments and offices, music rooms and personal cinema hall of Nawabs. The huge halls, adorned with Burma teak and Belgium glass chandeliers, present a fine specimen of the architecture of a bygone era. There is an Italian marble staircase towards the main bedrooms. The statue of Kalb Ali Khan, the second Nawab of Rampur, is an eye-catching one. Kothi Khas Bagh is now in a dilapidated state due to the age and neglect.Rampur koti khas bagh
india9.com Retrieved 8 July 2012 Ambedkar Park Ambedkar Park is a memorial to Bhimrao Ambedkar. It is a park with a railway line along its boundary.

Education

The education sector in Rampur and its villages is developing with investments pouring in. The city has several secondary and higher secondary schools and colleges. The educational institutions are the main attraction for students of nearby places like Kashipur-Anga, Kemri, Bilaspur etc. as many new institutions have come up in the city for various higher education mainly affiliated with MJP Rohilkhand University,

. Although the city has many educational institutes, Rampur has an average literacy rate of 53.34%, lower than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy is 61.40%, and female literacy is 44.44%.Rampur Literacy
Retrieved 7 July 2012. The Muhammad Ali Jauhar University is the first university to be established. Many public and government Primary schools are also playing crucial role in education sector in rural areas of Rampur. Impact College of Science & Technology is a newly opened Degree College. Education in Rampur *

Delhi Public School Delhi Public School (also known as DPS) is the largest public school institution in India. The classes are from KG I to Class XII (Science, Arts and Commerce). It is affiliated to CBSE. Delhi Public School may refer to: * Delhi Public School Socie ...

. CBSE Board * Doon Public School CBSE Board * Lucknow Public School.ICSE Board * Divine International School.ICSE Board * Hassanson's International School. ICSE Board * Dashmesh Academy. CBSE Board * Rampur Public School.CBSE Board * Dayavati Modi Academy.CBSE Board * Saint Marry School. CBSE Board * Government Polytechnic * Jaya Prada Nursing Institute * Tondon Institute of Peramedics * Hassanson's Institute of Peramedics & Nursing * Johar Institute of Medical science * Hassanson's School of Medicine * Rajshree Medical College

Economy

Industry and agriculture

Rampur has a largely agriculture-based economy. It has very fertile land, but little industry, and virtually no mineral extraction. The main industries of Rampur are wine-making, sugar processing, textile weaving, and the manufacture of agricultural implements. An inoperative sugar mill still stands in Rampur; it was closed down in 1999 amidst political rivalry, but work has since begun on restarting the mill after state government approval.Rampur sugar mill lies in ruins
Retrieved 7 August 2012 The major cash crop of the city is

mentha ''Mentha'' (also known as mint, from Greek , Linear B ''mi-ta'') is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family). The exact distinction between species is unclear; it is estimated that 13 to 24 species exist. Hybridization occurs nat ...

, and menthol oil manufacturing also flourishes there.Mentha work in rampur
Retrieved 8 July 2012 The company formerly known as Rampur Distillery & Chemical Company Ltd., Radico Khaitan, was established in Rampur in 1943 and is India's second largest liquor manufacturer. The distillery at Rampur manufactures high grade Extra Neutral Spirits (ENA) from molasses and grain, with a production capacity of 75 million litres of molasses ENA, 30 million of grain neutral spirits, and 460 thousands litres of malt whisky annually.Rampur distillery
Radicokhaitan.com Retrieved 8 July 2012 The

kite A kite is a tethered heavier-than-air or lighter-than-air craft with wing surfaces that react against the air to create lift and drag forces. A kite consists of wings, tethers and anchors. Kites often have a bridle and tail to guide the fac ...

-making industry is one of the oldest and prime industries in Rampur, with various sizes and shapes of kite created by hand to this day. The kites made in Rampur are in great demand all over

Beedi A beedi (also spelled bidi or biri) is a thin cigarette or mini-cigar filled with tobacco flake and commonly wrapped in a tendu (''Diospyros melanoxylon'') or ''Piliostigma racemosum'' leaf tied with a string or adhesive at one end. It origi ...

making is another booming industry in Rampur. As noted above, Rampur-manufactured knives were quite famous in the 20th century and were known as '' Rampuri Chaaku''. Eventually, however, the

banned making knives with blades longer than 4.5 inches, leading to a drop in their popularity.

Other establishments

Mentha and allied products Mursaina Rampur The major crops grown here include maize, sugarcane and rice. Majority of the crops are used as food by the people who grow them, therefore these crops do not go market.Rampur agri
Retrieved 8 July 2012. ; Economic development indicators

Communication and media

Communication networks

All prominent tele-communication network provider in India offer their services in Rampur.

Radio services

Radio services available in Rampur. Rampur Radio.& Door Dharshan Rampur

Print media

The Hindi daily news papers include '' Amrit Vichar'',''

Dainik Jagran ''Dainik Jagran'' ( Hi:दैनिक जागरन , , ) is an Indian Hindi language daily newspaper. It was ranked 5th in the world and 2nd in India by circulation in 2016. In 2019 Quarter 4, according to Indian Readership Survey, Daini ...

'', '' Amar Ujala'' and ''The Hindustan''. Prominent English dailies like ''

The Times of India ''The Times of India'', also known by its abbreviation ''TOI'', is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by The Times Group. It is the third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and largest ...

'', ''

The Hindustan Times ''Hindustan Times'' is an Indian English-language daily newspaper based in Delhi. It is the flagship publication of HT Media, an entity controlled by the KK Birla family, and is owned by Shobhana Bhartia. It was founded by Sunder Singh Lyal ...

'', '' The Young Turk'' and ''

Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group's founder Ramnath Goenka's death in 1991, the group was split be ...

'' have fewer readers. The local Urdu newspaper is ''Rampur ka elaan''. It is published from Rampur since 1991.

Notable people

Mohammad Ali Muhammad Ali (; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "The Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century, a ...

, Pakistani actor *

Baldev Singh Aulakh Baldev Singh Aulakh (born 10 June 1964) is an Indian politician from the state of Uttar Pradesh. He currently represents the Bilaspur (Assembly constituency), Bilaspur constituency in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly as a Leader of the Bha ...

Indian politician and minister in Uttar Pradesh government *

Abul Kalam Azad Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin Ahmed bin Khairuddin Al-Hussaini Azad (; 11 November 1888 – 22 February 1958) was an Indian independence activist, Islamic theologian, writer and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. Following In ...

first education minister, Republic of India and President of India. *

Athar Shah Khan Jaidi Athar Shah Khan (Urdu:اطہر شاہ خان; January 1, 1943 – May 10, 2020) was a Pakistani comedian, poet and writer. He performed in many of his plays, dramas, and films scripted for Radio Pakistan, Pakistan Television Corporation, Pakista ...

, Pakistani comedian, writer was born in Rampur *

Mohammad Ali Jauhar Muhammad Ali Jauhar (10 December 1878 – 4 January 1931), was an Indian Muslim activist, prominent member of the All-India Muslim League, journalist and a poet, a leading figure of the Khilafat Movement and one of the founders of Jamia Millia I ...

Journalist, scholar, political activist, poet * Azam Khan, Indian politician of Samajwadi Party *

Zulfikar Ali Khan Major Nawab Sayyid Zulfikar Ali Khan Bahadur (11 March 1934 – 5 April 1992) was an Indian politician and an Indian army officer who ruled as Titular Nawab of Rampur from 1982 to 1992, succeeding his elder brother Murtaza Ali Khan Baha ...

, Nawab of Rampur and member of parliament *

Raza Murad Raza Murad (born 23 November 1950) is an Indian actor who appears primarily in Hindi films. He has over 250 Bollywood film credits. Murad has also appeared in Bhojpuri and other regional-language films and on Hindi television. Early life He ...

, Bollywood actor, was born and brought up in Rampur. * Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Indian politician and cabinet ministers in Modi Government * Pran, Bollywood actor, was brought up here * Baba Rampuri, American emigrant to India, a Naga Sadhu and ascetic *

Shama Zaidi Shama Zaidi (born 25 September 1938) is an Indian screenplay writer, costume designer, art director, theatre person, art critic, and documentary film maker. She is married to director M. S. Sathyu. Shama Zaidi Was Honored with Lifetime Achieve ...

, screenwriter, theatre actress, documentary filmmaker, costume designer, art director and journalist * Javed Siddiqui https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obaidullah_Baig

References

Bibliography

* Syed Asghar Ali Shadami, ''Ahwalay Riyasatay Rampur (Tarikhi wa Maashrati Pusmanzar),'' ed. Rizwanullah Khan Enayati * ''Tanzim Ahbab Rampur Karachi Nagin Chowrangee,'' a great masterpiece from Tanzeem

External links

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Genealogy of Rampur (Princely State)The Rampur Raza Library: Official Website
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