Shahabad Town Rampur

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This article has been extracted from THE IMPERIAL GAZETTEER OF INDIA , 1908. OXFORD, AT THE CLARENDON PRESS.

Note: National, provincial and district boundaries have changed considerably since 1908. Typically, old states, ‘divisions’ and districts have been broken into smaller units, and many tahsils upgraded to districts. Some units have since been renamed. Therefore, this article is being posted mainly for its historical value.

Shahabad Town

Head-quarters of the tahsil of the same name in the State of Rampur, United Provinces, situated in 28 34' N. and 79 2' E. Population (1901), 7,338. The town stands on rising ground and is considered the healthiest place in the State. The Nawab has a summer residence here, built on the ruins of an old fort ; it is about 100 feet higher than the surrounding country and commands a fine view for miles round. The old name of the town was Lakbnor, and it has been suggested that this was the ancient capital of the Katehriya Rajas of ROHILKHAND. There are dispen- saries for treatment by both European and indigenous methods, and also a tahsih school. The town is noted for its sugar.