Shahjahanpur: From Education Hub to Revolutionary Cradle, Unveiling its Glorious Past
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News18•30-01-2026, 18:51
Shahjahanpur: From Education Hub to Revolutionary Cradle, Unveiling its Glorious Past
- •Shahjahanpur, known as the 'City of Martyrs', was once a national center for high-level education and literature, despite its current educational backwardness.
- •During the British era, Shahjahanpur led Ruhelkhand in literacy and excelled nationally in girl's education and student enrollment.
- •In 1850-51, Shahjahanpur recorded the highest student enrollment (2205 children) in the entire province and ranked first nationally in girl's education.
- •The district's strong educational foundation fostered intellectual growth, enabling revolutionaries like Ram Prasad Bismil to study international thinkers.
- •Shahjahanpur was a unique center of education before independence, combining traditional Arabic-Persian learning with an early embrace of English education.
Why It Matters: Shahjahanpur, a 'City of Martyrs', boasts a rich history as a leading educational and literary hub.
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