Saharanpur is a district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It borders the states of Haryana and Uttarakhand. It lies on the foothills of the Shivalik range and occupies the northern side of the Doab region. Agriculture is the main occupation of the area. It forms part of the Saharanpur division. Saharanpur city is the district headquarters. Behat, Deoband, Gangoh and Rampur are the major towns of the district. Saharanpur is a city and a Municipal Corporation in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is the administrative headquarters of Saharanpur District as well as Saharanpur Division. Saharanpur is flourishing at a very fast pace. This place is world famous for its wood carving cottage industry. Basmati rice and mangoes are the major crops. A variety of agro-based industrial enterprises such as textiles, sugar, and paper and cigarette factories are located in it.

Saharanpur History

The British overtook the district of Saharanpur in 1803. Active participation was seen from the founders of the Darul Uloom Deoband during the rebellion. They organized masses around Delhi. They did manage to keep the British at bay for some time. Shamli was the centre of all activities. It is a small town within the district of Muzaffarnagar. The cultural and political history of muslims revolved around Aligarh and Deoband after 1857. Deoband was represented by Kasim Nanautavi. Not only did Deoband oppose the British rule, but also supported the national movements, Hindu Muslim unity and thus united India. The revolutionary ideas of Shah Waliullah received support from Deoband. These ideas were helpful in social and political awakening. A school was established in Deoband in the year 1867 by Maulana Nanautavi and Maulana Rashid Ahamad Gangohi. It became popular by the name of Darul Uloom. They aimed at achieving religious and social consciousness by adopting peaceful methods. Deoband Madarsa made efforts for the awakening of Muslims and also promoted nationalism. Thus the district became centre of activity of Deoband School Ulama. The famous revolutionary Maulana Mahmudul Hasan was the first student of the Madarsa. It helped shape the various revolutionary activities and thus furthered the rebellion of 1857.

Saharanpur Culture

The city of Saharanpur bears resemblance to the other cities of the state in language, dress, food habits, festivals, and other traditions and ceremonial functions. For the sake of entertainment, there are cinema halls, hotels and other eateries present. Local newspapers in both languages, Hindi and Urdu are printed.

Saharanpur Climate

Owing to its proximity to the Himalayas, the region experiences a tropical type of climate. The upper Ganga plains are sub-humid. The average temperature of the region is 23.3 degrees. June is the hottest recorded month while January is the coldest one. Humidity is more in the western part than the eastern one.

Saharanpur Tourism

Tourist places in Saharanpur
Shri Baba lal Das
Shakti Peeth Shakumbari
Shakti Peeth Deoband
Guggha Veer/Gughal
Nau Gaza Peer