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![• The Ramnagar Fort is a fortification in Ramnagar,
Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganga River on its
eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat.
The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in
1750 by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh. At present, the
fort is not in a good shape. It has been the home of Kashi
Nareshsince the eighteenth century. The current king and
the resident of the fort is Pelu bhiru Singh, who is also
known as the Maharaja of Varanasi even though this royal
title has been abolished since 1971
• The building was constructed with creamy
coloured chunar sandstone. It is built in
typical Mughal style of architecture.[1] The fort houses the
Veda Vyasa Temple, a museum, and the king's residential
complex.[3] There is also a Dakshin Mukhi temple
of Hanuman, which faces towards south.
RAM NAGAR FORT VARANASI](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/varanasi-180125165146/85/Varanasi-7-320.jpg)
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- 2. ABOUT VARANASI Varanasiis the holy city of India & also oldest city of India. It is located in Uttar Pradesh India at the bank of river Ganga. A sacred city for Hindus and thought by many to be the place where Buddhism formed as a religion. Varanasi leaves an imprint on the hearts and minds of visitors regardless of their creed, race, or religion Varanasi gained a reputation for its fine quality silks and grew into a commercial center
- 3. VARANASI CITY- SUMMARY •Varanasi, or Banaras as it is popularly called, is one of the most unique cities in the world….to be seen to be believed--- in its myriad expressions of religious faith, rituals and festivals, traditional and ancient forms of worship and belief that are being practised since centuries, in the varied expressions of asceticism, spiritual and meditative exercises, in the inimitable rhythm and style of living of the local people, in traditional education, music, dance and art forms, craftsmanship that still continue to be transmitted through generations. The living cultural traditions of this city that so matchlessly and magically symbolise Indian culture in all its manifestations express themselves in an equally exceptional architectural ambience. The river Ganga that is the source and the culmination of the spiritual and life energy of Varanasi, enhances and adorns, with a special transcendence, the lofty stone structures that decorate its eastern banks. • The riverfront and the long uninterrupted stretch of 83 Ghats is the façade of the architectural zone being proposed for inscription in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. These Ghats have been witness, through the centuries, to great saints like the Buddha and Mahavira, to poets like Kabir and Tulsidas, to religious philosophers like the Sankracharya and to millions of pilgrims who still carry the light of faith through generations and who make Banaras so special. It is no wonder everyone who has visited or heard about Varanasi marvels why it hasn’t yet been included in the UNESCO List.
- 4. VARANASI POPULATION 773,865 1,000,747 1,274,000 1,621,000 2,070,000 0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 1981 19912001 2011 2021 Population Population Area Population Density 16500 Hectare 12.74 LAC ( 2001) 77.21 PERSON/Hect. City Profile
- 5. VARANASI GROWTH RATE 10.23% 13.11% 27.24% 27.37% 28.50% 19811991 2001 2011 2021
- 6. • Sarnath, 10kmfrom Varanasi, is one of the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage centers. It is believed that after attaining the Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, it was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, sanctified as Maha Dharm Chakra Parivartan. • The great Dhamekh Stupa and several other structures stand testimony to the importance the place enjoyed at that time. • The Chaukhandi Stupa is the place where, during his first visit to Sarnath, Lord Buddha met his first five disciples. • The area is a treasure trove of archaeological findings such as Dharmrajika Stupa and Mulgandhkuti Vihar. • The smooth glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 B.C. marks the foundation of the Buddhist Sangha, and the Lion Capital atop this pillar is now India's National Emblem. SARNATH VARANASI
- 7. • The RamnagarFort is a fortification in Ramnagar, Varanasi, India. It is located near the Ganga River on its eastern bank, opposite to the Tulsi Ghat. The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh. At present, the fort is not in a good shape. It has been the home of Kashi Nareshsince the eighteenth century. The current king and the resident of the fort is Pelu bhiru Singh, who is also known as the Maharaja of Varanasi even though this royal title has been abolished since 1971 • The building was constructed with creamy coloured chunar sandstone. It is built in typical Mughal style of architecture.[1] The fort houses the Veda Vyasa Temple, a museum, and the king's residential complex.[3] There is also a Dakshin Mukhi temple of Hanuman, which faces towards south. RAM NAGAR FORT VARANASI
- 8. • Banaras HinduUniversity is situated in Varanasi and serves as an attractive study destination for students hailing from the northern, southern and even eastern regions of India. The University came into existence in the year 1916. • It was the great Madan Mohan Malviya who is credited with the founding of the University. Banaras Hindu University in recent years has managed to create a reputation in promoting interdisciplinary research. • There are as many as four centres in the University that are dedicated solely to interdisciplinary research and exchange of knowledge. The University is serviced by two campuses and thus the different academic departments of the University are well. • Varanasi also has a IIT named as IIT BHU(Varanasi) • Varanasi has 4 Engineering college apart from IIT BHU • There is some medical college also, most producing engineers & doctors every year. BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY (B.H.U)
- 9. • Kashi Groupof Institution was established at the year 2008. The institute or college is approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and affiliated to the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU). • The institution or colleges has seen remarkable growth in the past six years. The student’s admissions are growing incredibly from year to year. The post globalization era in India has resulted in fast pace development activities, shaping mighty economic developments. Infrastructure developments are meeting the industrial needs and making India a promising destination. • This has created a need for professionals with expertise in multiple disciplines to spearhead the growth momentum. Engineering is an instrumental branch that will define the future courses of these lofty development plans KASHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY VARANASI
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- 25. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OFVARANASI POLITICS Mr. Lal Bahadur Shashtri Mr. Lal Bahadur Shastri was the second Prime Minister of independent India. He took oath after the sudden demise of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister. Relatively new to the high office, he led the country successfully through Indo-Pakistan War in 1965. He popularized the slogan ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’, recognizing the need for self- sustenance and self-reliance as the pillars to build a strong nation. He was a man of exceptional will power that was belied by his small frail stature and soft-spoken manner. He wished to be remembered by his work rather than well- rehearsed speeches proclaiming lofty promises. Young Lal Bahadur, inspired with the stories and speeches of national leaders, developed a desire to participate in the Indian nationalist movement. He would also spend time by reading foreign authors like Marx, Russell and Lenin. In 1915, a speech of Mahatma Gandhi changed the course of his life and decided to actively participate in India’s freedom struggle.
- 26. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OFVARANASI POLITICS Mr. Narendra Modi Mr. Narendra Modi is Prime Minister of India and he is currently MP of Varanasi Prime Minister Narendra Modi long before the historic elections of 2014 during a visit to this ancient city called Varanasi as the cradle of India’s glorious culture, a confluence of tradition, history, culture and harmony. As his Lok Sabha constituency from where voters elected him with a record margin, Varanasi is seeing a transformation never envisioned before. All efforts are on to make this city a World Heritage site, a promise Prime Minister Modi made when he filed his nomination in April of 2014. The focus is on state of the art tourism and infrastructure facilities including a major thrust towards cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The Prime Minister has taken up the cleanliness drive with a personal involvement and regular monitoring and the results are already beginning to show.
- 27. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OFVARANASI Music & Art Ustad Bismillah Khan • Ustad Bismillah Khan was undoubtedly a gem that India is proud of. This Shehnai maestro of India was a Bharat Ratna awardee and also has been awarded all the top four civilian awards namely Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan along with the Bharat Ratna. Born on 21st March, 1916 in Dumraon, Bihar, he was the second son of Paigambar Khan and Mitthan. His family had a musical background and his ancestors were musicians in the court of the princely states of Bhojpur. • He has performed in Afghanistan, USA, Canada, Bangladesh, Europe, Iran, Iraq, West Africa, Japan and Hong Kong. He shared a special bond with his shehnai and called it "Begum" after his wife died. On 21st August 2006, at the age of 90, Bismillah Khan breathed his last after having a cardiac arrest. His shehnai was buried with him in his grave.
- 28. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OFVARANASI Music & Art Ashutosh Bhattacharya (1917–2004), Tabla Player, Music Educator, Girija Devi, Singer, Padma Bhushan Siddheshwari Devi, Khayal Singer, Padma Shri Sitara Devi, Padma Shri Bismillah Khan, Shehnai Player, Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan Birju Maharaj, Kathak Guru, Padma Vibhushan Kishan Maharaj, Tabla Player, Padma Vibhushan Channulal Mishra, Hindustani classical Player, Padma Bhushan Shamta Prasad (Gudai Maharaj), Tabla Player, Padma Shri Ritwik Sanyal, Singer, Dhrupad Ravi Shankar, Sitar Player, Bharat Ratna Uday Shankar, Dancer, Padma Vibhushan Pandit Vikash Maharaj, Sarod Player, Yash Bharti Award, Karmaveer Puraskaar Sujit Kumar, Actor & Producer Anant Lal, Indian Classical Musician & Teacher Hemanta Mukherjee, Singer, Music Director & Film Director
- 29. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OFVARANASI Literature and academics Baldev Upadhyaya, Hindi, Sanskrit scholar, literary historian, essayist and critic, Padma Bhushan Bharatendu Harishchandra, Writer Devaki Nandan Khatri, Writer Jaishankar Prasad, Writer Kabir Das Premchand, Hindi Writer Tulsidas Vagish Shastri, Sanskrit scholar, Tantric, linguist and grammarian Veer Bhadra Mishra, founding president of the Sankat Mochan Foundation; former professor and HOD of Civil Engineering at IIT (BHU), Varanasi Sudama Panday 'Dhoomil', Poet Shiv Prasad Mishra, Writer Shiv Prasaad Singh, Writer
- 30. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OFVARANASI Sports Mohammed Shahid, Hockey Player Prashanti Singh, Basketball Player Vishesh Bhriguvanshi, Basketball Player Ram Singh Yadav, Marathon Narsingh Pancham Yadav, Wrestler Bernard Brodhurst, Cricketer Maharajkumar of Vizianagram, Cricketer Divya Singh, Basketball Player Akanksha Singh, Basketball Player Pratima Singh, Basketball Player
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