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The Saga of Faizabad
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Category
World & Indian Cities
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
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#190 in World & Indian Cities
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Faizabad (Hindustani pronunciation: [fɛːzaːbaːd]) is a city located in Ayodhya district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the southern bank of the River Saryu about 6.5 km from Ayodhya City, the district headquarter, 130 km east of the state capital Lucknow.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Faizabad was the first capital of the Awadh Kingdom and has monuments built by those Nawabs, like the Tomb of Bahu Begum and Gulab Bari.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Faizabad was the first capital of the Awadh Kingdom and has monuments built by those Nawabs, like the Tomb of Bahu Begum and Gulab Bari.
— Official Historical Record & Archive
SUCCESS & ENDURING LEGACY
Honours, Standing & Enduring Legacy
It was also the headquarters of Faizabad district (now Ayodhya district) and Faizabad division (now Ayodhya division) before November 2018.
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