Mainpuri
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Mainpuri Town, the administrative headquarters of the Mainpuri District, is situated to the north-east of Agra, in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Mainpuri and the surrounding places were part of the old kingdom of Kannauj (Kanauj). Chauhans also ruled from here and this was one of their important seats of power for many years. Later the town came under the control of the Mughals in the 16th century. Marathas wrested power in the 18th century but only to cede the territory to the British in 1801.
Mainpuri is a major trade center for agricultural products in the state. Cotton ginning, oilseed milling, and lamp and glass manufacture constitute the prominent industries. The town is also a renowned for its tobacco and wooden sculptures.
The Raja’s palace, The Garhi, is the major point of tourist interest in the town.
Mainpuri is well connected with other parts of the state by road and rail.
[edit] Population
2001 census: 102,007 Mainpuri is well connected to state by only bus. As the only train is Kalindri express , which connects it to delhi.
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