Sitapur district is one of the districts which is situated in Uttar Pradesh state of India, with Sitapur town as the district headquarters. Sitapur district is a part of Lucknow division. Sitapur, located in India, is renowned for its rich mythological and historical significance. While there is no official explanation for its name, local tradition suggests that "Sitapur" is ass…Sitapur district is one of the districts which is situated in Uttar Pradesh state of India, with Sitapur town as the district headquarters. Sitapur district is a part of Lucknow division. Sitapur, located in India, is renowned for its rich mythological and historical significance. While there is no official explanation for its name, local tradition suggests that "Sitapur" is associated with Sita, the wife of Lord Ram. It is believed that Sita resided in this area with Lord Ram during a pilgrimage. Subsequently, King Vikramaditya is said to have founded the city in her honor, naming it Sitapur to commemorate her legacy. Historical references, such as those found in Abul Fazal's "Ain-i-Akbari," indicate that during the reign of Akbar, the place was known as Chatyapur or Chitiapur.
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