Tanda

Tanda is a city and municipal board in the Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Tanda, is situated on the banks of River Saryu (Ghagra). Tanda has a rich historic background. It used to be a barren land, but Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiar, asked Raja Syed Mohammad Hayat, to make a civilization on the bank of Ghagra river in 1714 A.D. reference imperial gazette. The Royal Estate of Tanda stretches from the borders of old Awadh to the borders of Bihar. Before the famous 1857 mutiny, Tanda's then Raja Syed Hussain Ali, with his brother Raja Syed Abbas Ali, stood against the British army troops, which were moving towards Delhi, and fought a fierce battle in which many of the Estate's soldiers died. It was Raja Syed Mohammad Raza who by his virtue of intelligence was able to hold on the legacy. Raja Syed Mohammad Abbas and Raja Syed Hussain Abbas continued with the legacy. Today Raja Syed jafar Raza (Parvez) holds the heritage.

Tanda is an industrial city and is famous for its Terricot clothes.Tanda also known as a Bunkar Nagri. Today the famous "Tanda Tericot" is manufactured by Powerlooms; however, it has a long history of weaving. Other important industrial establishments in the region include a power plant run by the National Thermal Power Corporation. The rear of the colony presents a very beautiful view of the 'Sarayu' river. People visit the river mostly in the morning and evening to enjoy t