The Jain Tirthankara Parshvanath is said to have attained Kaivalya at Ahichatra. The echoes of the Bhagavatas and the Saivas at Ahichhatrra can still be seen in the towering monuments of a massive temple, which is the most imposing structure of the site.
Since India began liberalizing its economy, Bareilly has been one of the fastest growing cities in the region. Trade and commerce have flourished in urban areas and followed diversification, though the rural economy of the district is largely agrarian.
Ali Muhammad was succeeded by Hafiz Rahmat Khan Barech (1749–1774), whom he appointed hafiz or regent of Rohilkhand on his deathbed. Hafiz Rahmat Khan Barech extended the power of Rohilkhand from Almora in the North to Etawah in the South-West.
Hindi Newspapers including Dainik Jagran, Achuk Shabd, Hindustan, Amar Ujala, Aaj, Dev Prakash Inquilab are printed in the city. English newspapers including the Times of India, the Hindu, Hindustan Times and The Economic Times are available.
After the fall of the Guptas in the latter half of the 6th century BCE the district of Bareilly came under the domination of the Maukharis. Under the emperor (King) Harshvardhan (606–47 AD) the area (district) was part of the Ahichatra Bhukti.
Bareilly was a ruined city and became crowded with unemployed, restless Rohilla Pathans. Many urban cities in Uttar Pradesh were experiencing economic stagnation and poverty. This led to heavy migration overseas to Suriname and Guyana.
The state government has constituted permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly to hear cases related to disputes over services such as postal, telephone, power, light and water, medical, insurance, transport and public sanitation and hygiene, etc.
Bareilly is home to many Hindu temples. Four Nath (Shiva) temples are situated on the city’s four corners: the Alakha Nath, Trivati Nath, Madhi Nath and Dhopeshwar Nath temples. So Bareilly are called Nath Nagri.
Bareilly is known for its unique Seekh Kabaabs, which are sold across the old city by numerous small eateries. Minced meat (mostly beef) mixed with spices and aromatic herbs are grilled on skewers over charcoal of ‘Imli (Tamarind)’.
In 2011, Bareilly had population of 898,167 of which male and female were 477,438 and 420,729 respectively. In the 2001 census, Bareilly District recorded a 27.66 percent increase compared to 1991. It is a Yadav dominated region.
Near the Alakhnath Temple is the Tulsi Math. Tulsidas, the acclaimed writer of the Ramacharitamanas, said to have been the re-incarnation of Valmiki, the author of the Ramayana, made this site his home sometime around 1600 CE.
Bareilly has an Amusement park and a water park, Fun City Boond Amusement and Water Park, located inside a single facility. The two parks attract tourists and visitors. They located on University Road within the main city.
Many Bollywood movies including ‘Woh 5 Din’, a suspense thriller, were shot in Bareilly. The 2005 movie Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh describes Rajpal Yadav (Mitlesh)’s wife Veena (Rituparna Sengupta) coming from Bareilly.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Doopeshwarnath. The site is the birth site of Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna in the Mahabharata era. Both Draupadi and Dhrishtadyumna were considered to be born by the grace of Lord Shiva.
Indian Air Force has a base (called Trishul Air-base) at Izzatnagar on the outskirts of Bareilly. It is not open to civilians and does not permit civilian flights except for some high government officials.
Every Lok Adalat has three judicial officials. These officials register, admit and hear the cases for the permanent lok adalat. The head of the panel is the chairman, who is a retired district judge.
Delhi-based Engineering firm ‘Era Infra’ has been awarded Rs 1,951 crore 4-laning project for the Bareilly -Sitapur. Construction on the project has commenced and is expected to be completed by 2013.
The city is also famous for its zari work (a type of embroidery or fabric decoration), dari (a common type of carpet used in most Indian houses), jhumka, intricate earrings or ear-pendants, surma (Kohl.
Historically, the Bareilly region was first mentioned in the time of the Mahabharata. The fortress of Ahichatra was an important cultural, political and religious center through the ancient period.
Nainital Road (including the Pilibhit By-pass Road) and Badaun Road also starts from Kutubkhana. Heavy traffic is allowed on these roads only from ‘Koharapeer Sabji-Mandi’ and ‘Chaupla Crossroads’.
Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, about 250 km to the west, is the nearest large airport. The airport at Pantnagar, about 70 km north of Bareilly, has a direct flight to New Delhi.
Coin of Agnimitra, showing the depiction of Agni with flaming hair on the obverse and a reverse showing the three dynastic symbols of the Panchala rulers and a legend naming the king: Agimitasa.
Renowned Ayurveda Institute, one of the oldest Ayurvedic educational institution in India underlines Bareilly’s educational front. It even has historical importance. Rohilkhand Medical College
This is the oldest temple of the city, near Bsa office subhash nagar Veer bhatti ground near railway station. Both modern and old activities are performed there.
An excellent truck stationing and repair facility known as “Transport Nagar” has also been developed on the Pilibhit By-pass Road (National Highway 74), serving lorries and hauliers.
HT Media Ltd opened printing facilities in Bareilly, printing its Hindi newspaper “Hindustan” starting 10 October 2009, catering to the Rohilkhand area of western Uttar Pradesh.
A 1912 map of ‘Northern India The Revolt of 1857–59’ showing the centres of rebellion including the principal ones: Meerut, Delhi, Bareilly, (Kanpur), Lucknow, Jhansi and Gwalior
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