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Bareilly is an educational hub of western Uttar Pradesh, with multiple universities and research institutes. Bareilly is a seat of M. J. P. Rohilkhand University and hosts Indian Veterinary Research Institute and Central Avian Research Institute. (in Izzatnagar). The city hosts numerous Engineering Colleges (Institute of Engineering & Technology, A Govt Engineering College at M. J. P. Rohilkhand University Campus), Management Colleges, Law Colleges, Medical Colleges and other colleges run general courses. Bareilly College, located in the heart of city, is among the oldest educational institutions in India, built prior to the Revolt of 1857. It even has historical importance.

In 1623 two Afghan brothers of the Barech tribe, Shah Alam and Husain Khan, settled in the region, bringing with them many other Pashtun settlers. With the immigration of Daud Khan, an Afghan slave (who originally hailed from Roh in Afghanistan), the Afghan Rohillas came into prominence. His adopted son Ali Muhammad Khan succeeded in carving out an estate for himself in the district with his headquarters in the region. He was ultimately made the lawful governor of Kateher by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir (ruled 1658–1707) and the region was henceforth called “the land of the Ruhelas.” After the end of the Mughal Empire many Pathans migrated from Rohilkhand.

Santosh Gangwar is a prominent leader and former Member of Parliament from the city of Bareilly, who was the MP for 20 years (1989–2009). He was a former minister of state in Government of India, holding the portfolio of Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas with additional charge of Parliament Affairs in 13th Lok Sabha minister of state in Government of India. Prior to this, Shri Gangwar was Minister of State of Science & Technology with additional charge of Parliamentary Affairs from October 1999 to November 1999. He was chief whip of the of BJP in 14th Lok Sabha. He faced defeat in the 15th Lok Sabha Elections, 2009 by a very narrow margin.

This was built in 1952. It is also known as Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman Mandir. Several thousand devotees visit Lord Hanuman every Tuesday and Saturday. Baba Ramdas blessed the temple and was the main person behind its establishment. It is managed by “Baba Ramdas Hanuman Mandir Trust” whose patron is Shri. S.K. Agarwal (Guruji), President is Shri. Rajesh Agarwal and Secretary is Architect Sumit Agarwal. Since last 60 years on its anniversary, 108 Shri Ram CharitrManas Navahan Paath are held. The campus has a Shiva Mandir with Narmadeshwar Shivling.

At the beginning of the thirteenth century, when the Delhi Sultanate was firmly established, Katehr was divided into the provinces of Sambhal and Budaun. But the thickly forested country, infested with wild animals, provided just the right kind of shelter for rebels. Katehr became famous for rebellions against imperial authority. The Sultanate period featured frequent rebellions in Katehr. All were ruthlessly crushed. Sultan Balban (1266–1287) ordered vast tracts of jungle to be cleared so as to make the area unsafe for the insurgents.

The city has many arts and cultural organizations, with art galleries and theaters all around the city. The ‘Craft Fair’ organized each year at YugVeena Library helps artists get recognition. Strongly influenced by the city’s immigrants from nearby regions, Bareilly has a mix of different cultures including Brij culture (of Mathura), Awadhi culture (of Lucknow), Pahaari culture of Kumaun region (Uttrakhand) and Harayanvi Culture (of North-West Uttar Pradesh). Bareilly also hosts Fashion Shows to demonstrate the area’s unique style.

The Panchal coins were minted at Bareilly and the surrounding areas during 176–166 BC. Kushan and Gupta kings established mints in the region that continued into the Christian era. The Adi Vigraha and Shree Vigraha coins of the Pratihara Kings that were minted here between the 4th and 9th centuries were found at Ganga Ghati. Dating to this period are also silver coins similar to those of Peroz III. The city’s continuing status as a Mint town was helped by the fact that Bareilly was disturbed only during the Independence Struggle.

A Passport Office, opened in 1983 as a subordinate office of Ministry of External Affairs under the supervision of India’s Central Passport Organization. Passport issuance is a central subject under the Indian Constitution and is allotted to the Ministry of External Affairs. This office deals with the issue of passport/travel documents to the citizens of 12 districts of Uttar Pradesh i.e. Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Pilibhit, Badaun, Moradabad, Rampur, Bijnor, Jyotiba Phule Nagar, Firozabad, Kashi Ram Nagar, Etah & Mainpuri.

Panchala reemerged at this time as one of the strongest powers in India. About 25 kings who ruled during this period produced thousands of surviving coins. During the period between the fall of the Mauryas and the rise of the Guptas, the Panchalas had two phases of power – first the pre-Kushan phase, from c. 150 BC to CE 125 and later about fifty years after the fall of the Kushanas, which ended c. CE 350 when Panchala was assimilated into the Gupta empire by Samudragupta. Ahichatra became a province in the Gupta empire.

During the British period nothing was done until the mutiny started. The city remained under revolutionary siege for almost a year. Afterwards hundreds of revolutionaries faced summary trials and were executed. Later they were medically examined before and after execution. A makeshift medical examination facility was erected near Kotwali area in the city, with almost half a dozen sweepers to assist the medical examination process of the injured and the dead. This facility grew into the city’s major health care facility.

This temple is situated in the central part of the town on the Macnair Road. According to myth Lord Shiva – Trivati Nath foretold his first appearance under the three Banyan trees in dense panchal area in the dream of a shepherd. On awakening shepherd found a beautiful Shiv Lingam near the roots of three Banyan trees. This way according to Hindu calendar Vikram Samvat 1474 is the Emerging(Prakatya) year of Baba Trivati Nath ji Bhagwan in the form of a natural Shiv. This place gradually became the center of worship.

The main conflict occurred largely in the upper Gangetic plain and central India, with major hostilities confined to present-day Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, northern Madhya Pradesh and the Delhi region. The rebellion posed a considerable threat to British East Indian Company power in that region. It was contained only with the fall of Gwalior on 20 June 1858. Some regard the rebellion as the first of several movements over ninety years to achieve independence, which was finally achieved in 1947.

In research ordered by Glyn asking Ghulam Yahya to write an account about ‘craftsmen, the names of tools of manufacture and production and their dress and manners’, eleven trades found out to be most popular means of livelihood in and around Bareilly in the 1820s were glass manufacture, manufacture of glass bangles, manufacture of lac bangles, crimping, gram parching, wire drawing, charpoy weaving, manufacture of gold and silver thread, keeping a grocer’s shop, making jewellery and selling kababs.

The city of Bareilly was founded in 1537 by Basdeo, a Katehriya Rajput. The city is mentioned in the histories for the first time by Budayuni who writes that one Husain Quli Khan was appointed the governor of ‘Bareilly and Sambhal’ in 1568. The divisions and revenue of the district “being fixed by Todar Mal” were recorded by Abul Fazl in 1596. The foundation of the ‘modern’ City of Bareilly was laid by Mukrand Rai in 1657. In 1658, Bareilly was made the headquarters of the province of Budaun.

After the death of Harsha this region fell into anarchy and confusion. In the second quarter of the eighth century CE the district was included in the kingdom of Yashavarman (725–52 CE) of Kannauj and after him the Ayudha kings also Kannauj became the masters of the district for several decades. With the rise of the power of the Gurjara-Pratiharas in the 9th century, Bareilly came under their sway. It continued under their subordination until the end of the tenth century.

The street system in Bareilly is laid out in a traditional unplanned system, with most roads oriented towards different cities. The zero point is the intersection of Nainital Road and Bada Bazaar – Shyamganj Road at a crossroad called “Kutubkhana”. Kutubkhana is a congested street and the entry of cars or heavy vehicles is barred in the daytime. The Patel Chowk – Chaupla Road or the Chowki Chauraha – Chaupla Road goes from Lucknow Road to Delhi Road National Highway 24.

The temple complex beyond the inner gate consists of several buildings with a kind of courtyard in the center. Large and small shrines are there, some within buildings and some outside. Devotees go from one shrine to the next to make offerings and prayers. Animals of various kinds are around the place. Cows and goats are tethered and behind one of the buildings is a camel. Pakaria Nath temple is another famous temple in Bareilly. It is placed in bhoor thana premnager.

The Lok Adalat try only those cases which were not presented in regular courts. Any aggrieved person can register a complaint by presenting a simple application. The presiding officers first try to settle the case by mutual understanding. Absent satisfaction the case is decided on merit within 60 days. The most significant aspect of permanent lok adalats is the absence of court and other fees and that no appeals are allowed. The verdict would have full recognition.

Following the arrival of multinational corporations in the city, a significant capital infusion and various investments occurred in different sectors. Bareilly hosts most major global apparel brands including United Colors of Benetton Adidas, Reebok, Levi’s, Van Heusen, Wrangler, Red Tape, Blackberry, Mufti, fabindia, woodland, U.S Polo, John Player. Reebok and Nike operate outlet stores. Major shopping areas include Civil Lines and “D.D. Puram”.

The Oudh and Tirhut Railway was formed on 1 January 1943 by the amalgamation of the Bengal and North Western Railway, the Tirhut Railway (BNW worked), the Mashrak-Thawe Extension Railway,(BNW worked), the Rohilkund and Kumaon Railway and the Lucknow-Bareilly Railway (R&K worked). The Oudh and Tirhut Railway was later renamed the Oudh Tirhut Railway and merged with the Assam Railway to form the North Eastern Railway on 14 April 1952.