📍 About this Locality

Bareilly is the headquarters of Bareilly district in the Rohilkhand region of western Uttar Pradesh, one of the larger cities of north Bharat known for furniture manufacturing and zari embroidery. The city is associated with the Barelvi school of Islamic thought founded here by Ala Hazrat Ahmad Raza Khan, making Bareilly a significant centre of Sunni Islam in South Asia whose Barelvi theology is followed by hundreds of millions globally.

⭐ Known For

📜 Historical Roots

Bareilly was the capital of the Rohilkhand region under the Rohilla Afghan chiefs in the 18th century. The city emerged as a significant centre of Islamic scholarship with the establishment of the Barelvi school by Ala Hazrat Ahmad Raza Khan (1856-1921), whose theological formulations on Sunni Islam are followed by hundreds of millions globally.

🚇 Connectivity

Bareilly Junction and Izzatnagar are major railway stations on the Moradabad-Lucknow line. NH-9 and NH-74. Bareilly Airport has domestic connectivity. Approximately 250 km from Delhi.

🌿 Seasonal Context

Ala Hazrat Urs draws devotees of the Barelvi tradition from across South Asia. Eid celebrations are significant in this mixed city. Diwali and Holi are widely observed. The furniture and craft industries peak before wedding and festival seasons.

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