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United Provinces of Āgra and Oudh

historical Indian state
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The United Provinces of Agra and Oudh was a former administrative region in northern India. It was formed in 1877 by joining the British-controlled Oudh region with Agra. Allahabad served as its capital.12

Awadh, the historic region that formed a significant part of the United Provinces, is known for its fertile alluvial soils and is located in the Indo-Gangetic Plain. This region has a rich history, having been part of the Mughal Empire and later coming under increasing British control. Its annexation by the British in 1856 is considered a contributing factor to the Indian Mutiny of 1857.1

In 1950, following India's independence, the United Provinces became the state of Uttar Pradesh.21

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