Banaras and Varanasi cities of Uttar Pradesh are very good to visit on weekends. Apart from many famous temples, there are also ghats here. But have you ever thought of exploring Ghaziabad, UP? Due to its proximity to Delhi, it is called “Gateway to UP”. On one side there is an industrial area and on the other side there is a colony of high-rise society like Indirapuram. If you go a little further, you will also see canals and agricultural fields. If seen, there are many tourist places to visit in Ghaziabad.

But do you know a little about the history of Ghaziabad? It is said that Mughal emperor Ahmed Shah used to rule here. his/her minister had established this city. Therefore this city was named Ghaziabad. After hearing all this, your interest in history must have increased, so let us first know about this city, then we will tell you what has become famous here in today’s time. (Representative photo credit:lexica.art)

Ghaziabad was once famous by this name

Ghaziabad was established 300 years ago in 1740. At that time, Mughal emperor Ahmed Shah was ruling here. Ghaziuddin was the king’s vizier at that time. It was he/she who founded this city, hence the name of this city was taken from Ghazi-ud-din. he/she first named this city Ghaziuddin Nagar and later its name was shortened to Ghaziabad.

History is 2500 BC old

Evidence obtained from a research conducted near the Hindon River in Ghaziabad shows that the city of Ghaziabad dates back to 2500 BC. There is a village named Kot on the east border of Ghaziabad. It is said that it had the support of Samudragupta. In the fourth century there was a fierce war between Samudragupta and Kot Kuljam. After conquering the fort, Samudragupta performed Ashwamedha Yagya in Kot village itself. It was from here that the foundation of Ghaziabad was laid and this city came into existence. (photo credit:wikimedia commons)

Ghaziabad used to be a part of Meerut

Very few people know that Ghaziabad was once a part of Meerut. But on November 14, 1976, the then Chief Minister ND Tiwari separated Ghaziabad from Meerut and declared it a district, that too without changing its name. (photo credit: wikimedia commons)

The city reminds of Mughal rule

As soon as you enter Ghaziabad, you will see a glimpse of the Mughal rule. Here, as soon as you pass through Dasna Gate, Delhi Gate, Jawahar Gate and Sihri Gate, you are reminded of the Mughal era. There is also a very old mansion of Ghaziuddin in the middle of the city, which is in a dilapidated condition today, but you can see it from outside. (photo credit:wikimedia commons)

What is worth visiting in Ghaziabad today?

There are many attractions and main tourist places to visit in Ghaziabad. Here you can see ISKCON Temple, Shipra Mall, Disney Land Water, City Forest and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. The place is most lively during festivals. There are many big grounds here, in which fairs are held during Navratri. There are many malls in Ghaziabad, which are crowded with people every weekend.

How to reach Ghaziabad

By flight: Ghaziabad does not have its own airport. Therefore you can take a flight to Delhi Airport. The distance from Delhi Airport to Ghaziabad is 45 km.

by train: You can take a train to Ghaziabad from your city. This is a cheap and good option.

by the road: If you want to go to Ghaziabad by road, the city is well connected by metro. The distance from Delhi to Ghaziabad is 22 km. You can travel from Delhi to Ghaziabad in just half an hour.(photo credit:ghaziabad.nic.in)

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Ghaziabad is from the time of Mughals, it used to be named Ghaziuddin, today everything has failed in front of the splendor of this place.