GK
FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Kannauj
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Bhopal
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Varanasi
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Lucknow
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kannauj famous for distilling of scents is known as India’s perfume capital and is renowned for its traditional Kannauj Perfume.
Detailed explanation-2: -By the time the first rays of sunlight skim across the river, 35-year-old Singh is on his motorcycle, ferrying his harvest to the small city of Kannauj, known as the perfume capital of India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Kannauj is one among the most ancient place of India having rich archeological and cultural heritage, The ancient name of this place is Kanyakubja or Mahodya (as per Balmiki Ramayana, Mahabharat and Puran) later name kanyakubja was changed as Kannauj the present name of the District.
Detailed explanation-4: -Known as ‘mitti-attar’, it is one of the most sought-after perfumes of Kannauj. Another famous attar from Kannauj is the ‘shamama’, made from a co-distillation of different herbs and spices. There are several families who make the shamama but each has its own strongly guarded secret recipe.