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Kanpur or 'Kanhpur' as it was originally known as is also called as the Manchester of the east. Kanpur is today the important industrial center of Uttar Pradesh, an Indian state, and is located on the shores of river Ganga. The city is big and has great historical, commercial and religious importance today. The city has many attractions and one can use the Kanpur map to discover and unfold the mysteries of the city. Many visitors love to visit the place as it has several places of attractions and can be reached easily by the efficient mode of transport provided by the city administration. There are several places of importance nearby Kanpur that can be seen in the map and use it to further explore the city, which is famous for many things like leather good, textile, monuments, temples, zoo, forest etc.Kanpur is a must-visit destination on the map of Uttar Pradesh. It comprises of the Bhitargaon brick temple that is known as the oldest roofed Hindu shrine with a high shikhara. Jajmau is another important place to visit that lies on the east side and is important place to see the famous mausoleum of Makhdum Shah Ala - ul- Haq, mosque built by Kulich Khan and also famous temples like the Siddha Devi temple, and Siddnath temple. The beautifully constructed Shri Radhakrishna temple is another must visit by tourists. It is built by J.K. trust and has a perfect blend of modern and ancient architecture. The Jain glass temple is also a place worth visiting. It is built with glass and intricate enamel work.

Kanpur is the most populated city in Uttar Pradesh and also one of the largest industrial towns in India. Located on the banks of the Ganges River, Kanpur was one of the main centers where industrial revolution began in India. The city was founded by the rulers of the Chandela Dynasty between the 10th and the 13th centuries. The city was a major industrial and cultural hub and was ruled by various empires and dynasties. Kanpur is one of the hot tourist destinations in Uttar Pradesh.