Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

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Etawah is situated at the junction of Yamuna and Chambal rivers. A city with a population of over 200,000 people, Etawah played an important role in the Mutiny of 1857. The district is a major market for grain, oilseed, ghee and handloom fabrics.

The Rajputs ruled the city between 12th to the 16th century. However during the 17th century, it became the seat of a Muslim governor.