Bareilly, Commercial city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Bareilly lies along the Ramganga in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, extending across several districts with rural and urban zones. The city connects old trade routes with modern roads and rail lines following the river.
A governor of the Mughal Empire founded this settlement in the mid-17th century as a fortified trade point. Later the settlement developed into the center of an independent ruled region in northern India.
The Bareilly Sharif Dargah shrine draws millions of visitors annually, reflecting the Islamic heritage of the Barelvi Movement initiated by Imam Ahmed Raza Khan.
The railway station connects the city with regional destinations across northern India and Delhi lies a few hours away. An airport serves domestic connections with limited flight schedules.
The district maintains 2,070 villages across six administrative divisions: Aonla, Baheri, Bareilly city, Faridpur, Mirganj, and Nawabganj.
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