Kaushambi: A District Forged in History, Separated from Prayagraj on April 4, 1997

• Kaushambi, a district in Uttar Pradesh, separated from Prayagraj on April 4, 1997, forming three tehsils: Manjhanpur, Chayal, and Sirathu, with Manjhanpur as its headquarters.
• The district holds immense historical and religious significance, linked to Mahatma Buddha, Mahavir Swami (birthplace of 6th Tirthankara Shri Padmaprabh), and Emperor Ashok.
• Historically, Kaushambi was the capital of the Vatsa country, a prominent Mahajanapada, and a significant cultural and trade center due to its location on the Ganga river.
• King Udayan, a renowned ruler of the Vatsa Mahajanapada, established Kaushambi as a powerful and prosperous hub, facilitating extensive trade routes across Asia.
• Kaushambi is gaining recognition nationally and internationally as a developing district, embodying a rich heritage that predates even Prayag's prominence.