Uttar Pradesh: The Civilisational Core

Uttar Pradesh is the stage for India’s two great epics (Ramayana and Mahabharata) and the birthplace of the **Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb**. From the ancient republics of the Buddha’s time to the **Mughal courts of Agra**, it has always been the political heart of India. It remains the crucible of national politics and a center of diverse religious heritage. * **Key Themes:** Ancient Mahajanapadas, Mughal heritage, and the 1857 Revolt.