Take a virtual tour of THESE 9 historic spots in Kanpur to look beyond the city's surface

Since the advent of industrialisation in Kanpur, this city has received coverage for its iconic tanneries and mills. But for a city that is claimed to trace its history to the time of Ramayan, historical spots that pay homage to its thriving culture- before the arrival of the Britishers, must surely exist! With this aim in our mind, we bring to you a list of 9 such spots that will help you chart a course in the annals of history and know more about Kanpur.

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During ancient times, today's Kanpur Nagar and Kanpur Dehat belonged to the same city and registered remarkable progress on all fronts. However, with shifts in settlements that coincided with shifts in rulers of India, Kanpur's place in history went down the tunnel of oblivion. We hope that a virtual walk through these 9 places will help revive this city's lost glory!