Bahadurganj: From Afghan Settlement to Modern Hub, Shahjahanpur's Architectural Gem
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News18•20-01-2026, 21:44
Bahadurganj: From Afghan Settlement to Modern Hub, Shahjahanpur's Architectural Gem
- •Shahjahanpur was founded in 1647 by Nawab Bahadur Khan under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's orders, aiming to establish an Afghan power center.
- •52 Afghan tribes settled in Shahjahanpur, influencing many locality names, and the city is renowned for its unique architecture, studied in civil engineering.
- •Bahadurganj, established in 1652, was Shahjahanpur's first locality, named after Nawab Bahadur Khan, whose tomb is the city's oldest historical building.
- •British era saw Bahadurganj transform into a commercial hub with modern shops built in 1868, generating revenue for city development.
- •Bahadurganj market is now Shahjahanpur's heart, a major trade center for jewelry, utensils, and clothes, attracting traders from neighboring districts.
Why It Matters: Bahadurganj, Shahjahanpur's first locality, evolved from an Afghan settlement to a modern commercial and architectural landmark.
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