Fatehpur facts for kids
Fatehpur, Fatepur, or Phattepur is a name given to many different places, mostly towns and villages, across several countries. This name is very common, especially in South Asia.
The word "Fatehpur" comes from two parts: "Fateh" and "Pur". "Fateh" means 'victory' or 'conquest' in Persian and Arabic. "Pur" means 'city', 'town', or 'settlement' in Sanskrit. So, "Fatehpur" often means "City of Victory" or "Victorious Town". Places might have been named Fatehpur to celebrate a victory in battle or an important achievement.
Because of its meaningful name, many settlements have been given this title over hundreds of years. This is why you will find several places with the exact same name.
Places in India
India has many places named Fatehpur. Here are a few examples:
Cities and Towns
- Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh: This is a city and also a district in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an important administrative center.
- Fatehpur, Rajasthan: This is a town located in the state of Rajasthan.
- Fatehpur, Barabanki: Another city in Uttar Pradesh, found in the Barabanki district.
Villages
Many smaller villages across India also share the name Fatehpur. Some of these include:
- Fatehpur, Bihar: A village in the state of Bihar.
- Fatehpur, Bhopal: A village located in Madhya Pradesh.
- Fatehpur, Gujarat: A village in the Amreli district of Gujarat.
- Fatehpur, Kaithal: A village in the Kaithal district of Haryana.
- Fatehpur, Yamunanagar: Another village in Haryana, located in the Yamuna Nagar district.
- Fatehpur, Jalandhar: A village in the state of Punjab.
Administrative Divisions
Sometimes, Fatehpur refers to an administrative area or a block of villages:
- Fatehpur (community development block): An administrative division in the state of Jharkhand.
Political Areas
The name Fatehpur is also used for areas that elect representatives, known as constituencies:
- Fatehpur (Lok Sabha constituency): An area in Uttar Pradesh that elects a member to the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India's Parliament.
- Fatehpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency): An area in Himachal Pradesh that elects a member to the state's legislative assembly.
Places in Other Countries
The name Fatehpur is not only found in India but also in neighboring countries.
Bangladesh
- Fatehpur Union (Hathazari): This is a local administrative area in the Hathazari Upazila of Chittagong District in Bangladesh.
Nepal
- Phattepur, Saptari: This is a village development committee in the Saptari District of Nepal. The spelling "Phattepur" is a common variation of Fatehpur.
Pakistan
Pakistan also has several places named Fatehpur:
- Fatehpur (Gujrat): A village in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
- Fatehpur (Kashmir): A town located in Azad Kashmir.
- Fatehpur (Kasur): A town and a union council in the Punjab province.
- Fatehpur, Swat: A union council in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
Other Notable Places
- Fatehpur Sikri: This is a very famous historical city in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in the 16th century and served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for a short time. It is known for its beautiful architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
