The town of Azamgarh is located in the district of Azamgarh in India. It is popular for its tourist spots. Most of the tourist places in this district are of great historical importance. The rich history of this district is reflected by these places. People from all over the world are attracted to these splendid locations. The tourists come to the district to explore the great past associated with these tourist places.
Some of the major attractions of Azamgarh are the town of Azamgarh, Nizamabad, Maharajganj, Mubarakpur, Melnagar, Durvasa and Dattatreya.
The town of Azamgarh is the chief town of this district. In 1665, Azam Khan who was the son of Vikramjit, founded this place. Near the bank of Tons River i.e. the eastern part of the city, the fort of Azam Khan is situated. The vivid history associated with the town is reflected by the various assets of this town.
The town of Nizamabad is named after the name of famous Sufi saint, Sheikh Nizam-ud-din. The popular Gurudwara of Nizamabad consist a dagger and a wooden slipper pair of the great Sikh guru, Guru Nanak.
The town of Durvasa where the cottage of great saint Durvasa is situated, host a very famous fair on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. The ancient monuments of Melnagar are well known for their architectural brilliance.
One can witness the meeting of the rivers of Kunwar and Tons at the town of Dattatreya. An old ashram of Dattatreya saint is also placed here. On the occasion of Shivratri, very great fair is organized at this place.
Other important places that are worth to visit are Avantikapuri and Govindsahab.
The Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport of Varanasi is the nearest airport to Azamgarh. It is placed at a distance of 100 kilometers approximately. Travel here and enjoy beautiful places of interest in Azamgarh.
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