Introduction

One of the larger states in India, Uttar Pradesh spreads out from the north Indian plains to the Himalayan ranges of Nepal as well as to the eastern state of Bihar and parts of central India.

Being a vast state area wise there is great diversity in its local crafts. Uttar Pradesh also has some of India's major industries alongside -cottage industry producing handicraft items.

The world heritage sites of Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri as well as the religiously important sites of Mathura and Vrindavan - associated with Lord Krishna are situated in U. P.

U.P has the distinction of having some of the major centres for learning such as the Benaras Hindu University at Varanasi and the Aligarh Muslim University at Aligarh, both world renowned. Parts of eastern U.P are included in the Buddhist trail as well, as Gautam Buddha travelled extensively in this region.

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