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Farrukhabad

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Farrukhabad-cum-Fatehgarh is a municipality in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, situated west of the Ganges River. Founded in 1714 by Muḥammad Khan Bangash, it serves as a significant road and rail junction, manufacturing center, and agricultural market. The region is known for the Farrukhabad Gharana, a prominent school of tabla drumming.

The area lies on the Ganges' alluvial plain and is irrigated by the Lower Ganges Canal. Key crops include potatoes, tobacco, and watermelons, which are principal exports alongside perfume, saltpetre, and cotton prints. Nearby historical sites include the ruined tombs of former rulers, the ancient town of Kampil, and Sankisa, a former Buddhist pilgrimage center.1

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