HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF MEERUT DISTRICT

Abstract

Meerut is a city and district Headquarter situated in western Uttar Pradesh. Its historicity goes back to the Harappan period. The archaeology of Meerut goes back to the Harappan period. There is an excavated site called 'Alamgirpur'. Which is situated about 17 mile west from the Meerut city. This village is actually known by the name ‗Alamgirpur-Ukhleena‘. The whole story of Mahabharata revolves around Hastinapur. Many places described in Mahabharata are associated with the modern places in Meerut district. Hastinapur described as the best city of that period in Mahabharata. The first war of independence was also started on 10th of May 1857 from the Meerut cantt. Meerut region played a major role in the struggle for freedom from the Britishers. So, we can say that, the importance of history has always been valid, because man can learn from the past and make their future better. Meerut‘s place has been important in the history from the Harappan period to the present era. It is not feasible to present the whole story of Meerut, So, we are tried to show a glimpse of it here.