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KANPUR
HERITAGE
  • TIMELINE

  • GALLERY

    • PICTURES
    • BOOKS
  • MAP

  • TRADITIONS

    • ARCHITECTURE
    • CRAFTS
    • CUISINE
    • FOLKLORE
  • EVENTS

  • LANGUAGE

Kanpur Heritage Information System

Kanpur Heritage and History is a technology-enabled documentation project of the urban social technology firm, Mapunity, focused on the local history of the city. It combines information on different aspects of the heritage of cities - the built form, a chronology, cultural distinction, and more - to make it easier to know and celebrate the heritage of the city and the region around it.
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Available features :

  • Places of interest, shown on a local map
  • Directions to key places, along with travel information
  • A chronology of the past in the region around the city
  • Examples of vernacular architecture from the region
  • Local cuisine and popular dishes
  • Local crafts that are distinctive to the region
  • Local folklore, art, and dances
  • A quick learning platform the local language of the city
  • Museums and galleries where local history can be understood and experienced
  • An events calendar listing the dates on which different notable events are scheduled
  • Books about the city that are sold in stores and online
  • Walking tours in the city
  • Bus tours of the city
  • Day trips from the city to places of historical interest nearby.
  • Pictures, videos and audio clips of historical interest
  • Maps of the city at different times in the past
  • A social toolbox for users to create and maintain their own memories linked to history and heritage.
  • Information about governance of history-related matters in the city.

TIMELINE

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500 AD Bhitargaon Temple
1207 AD Year of Founding
1857 AD Massacre Ghat
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