Faizabad (Hindustani pronunciation: [fɛːzaːbaːd]) is a city located in Ayodhya district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is situated on the southern bank of the River Saryu about 6.5 km from Ayodhya City, the district headquarter, 130 km east of the state capital Lucknow.

Ayodhya district (formerly Faizabad district) is one of the 75 districts in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Under Shuja-ud-Daula's reign Faizabad achieved its culmination as an important centre of trade and commerce in northern India and attracted travellers, writers, merchants, artists and courtesans from sll over Europe and Asia.

Faizabad, city, east-central Uttar Pradesh state, northern India. It lies on the Ghaghara River, about 75 miles (120 km) east of Lucknow. The city of Ayodhya, just to the east, is a suburb.

It is the administrative headquarters of the Ayodhya district as well as the Ayodhya division of Uttar Pradesh, India.[5][6] It shares a municipal corporation with its neighbouring twin city of Faizabad.

Aug 22, 2019 · THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh Places to Visit in Faizabad Check out must-see sights and activities: Guptar Ghat , Gulab Bari , Sacred & Religious Sites , Cultural Tours .

Dec 22, 2016 · Faizabad was the original capital of the Nawabs. It lies roughly 130 km east of Lucknow on the banks of the Saryu river. You have probably not heard of this name in the context of tourism. We stopped at the place on our way to Ayodhya to see some of the remaining monuments of the Nawab era.

Aug 24, 2018 · Faizabad is not your average UP town. It has long been a haven for the gods, as believed, and much later for the Nawabs, giving this destination a uniquely interesting character. You will find a river, ancient temples, tombs and much more to explore in this historical town.

Faizabad is home to several sights and attractions including the Faizabad Museum and Fort Calcutta. Mughal monuments, such as Bahu Begum ka Maqbara and Moti Mahal, are also worth a visit. The Rishabhdev Rajghat Udyan commemorates the first …

Sep 8, 2014 · There are many place to visit in Faizabad of which Bahu Begum ka Maqbara, Guptar Ghat, Moti Mahal and Fort Calcutta are a must-visit here. Tourists coming here can marvel the splendour of the Nawabs that once ruled the region.