Meerut

Meerut is an industrial city in Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh, stretching across rolling terrain and combining factories, colleges, and barracks within its sprawling boroughs. Positioned roughly 70 kilometers northeast of Delhi, it functions as an economic hub for the surrounding region.

In 1857, soldiers here launched an armed uprising against British colonial rule that quickly spread across much of northern India. The town was later developed as a military garrison and retained that role well into the 20th century.

In older neighborhoods, streets and squares carry names recalling 19th-century events and serve as waypoints for locals navigating the town. Weekly markets bring vendors and shoppers from surrounding villages who gather to trade vegetables, spices, and handcrafted goods.

The railway station links the town with Delhi and other major centers through regular train services, while intercity buses reach surrounding towns. Visitors exploring older quarters should allow enough time to wander narrow lanes and discover local workshops.

Workshops in the industrial quarters produce equipment for cricket, hockey, and other sports that is shipped worldwide. Many of these firms have operated for decades using traditional methods and blending handcraft with modern machinery.