60-523: Basti district is one of the districts of Uttar Pradesh state, India , and a part of Basti Division . Basti city is the district headquarters. The district is bordered by Sant Kabir Nagar to the east and Gonda to the west. To the south, the Ghaghara River forms its boundary with Faizabad and Ambedkar Nagar , while to the north, it shares its boundary with Siddharth Nagar district. The district covers an area of 2,688 square kilometers. Basti
120-456: A tehsil headquarter, and in 1865, it was chosen as the headquarters of the newly established Basti district of Gorakhpur Commissionary. Specifically, it happened on 6 May 1865. At first, the plan was to use the Rapti and Jamuwar rivers as the boundary between Basti and Gorakhpur districts, but this plan was abandoned. Instead, the boundary cut across existing parganas , with a few areas east of
180-458: A crown radius of 10–15 m (33–49 ft). The trees are long-lived, as some specimens still fruit after 300 years. In deep soil, the taproot descends to a depth of 6 m (20 ft), with profuse, wide-spreading feeder roots and anchor roots penetrating deeply into the soil. The leaves are evergreen , alternate, simple, 15–35 centimetres (6–14 inches) long, and 6–16 cm ( 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 – 6 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) broad; when
240-609: A double crop. The fruit takes four to five months from flowering to ripening. The ripe fruit varies according to cultivar in size, shape, color, sweetness, and eating quality. Depending on the cultivar, fruits are variously yellow, orange, red, or green. The fruit has a single flat, oblong pit that can be fibrous or hairy on the surface and does not separate easily from the pulp. The fruits may be somewhat round, oval, or kidney -shaped, ranging from 5–25 centimetres (2–10 in) in length and from 140 grams (5 oz) to 2 kilograms (5 lb) in weight per individual fruit. The skin
300-401: A population density of 917 inhabitants per square kilometre (2,380/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 18.21%. Basti had a sex ratio of 963 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 67.22%. The child sex ratio of Basti was 922 females for every 1000 males. 5.60% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes make up 20.85% and 0.15% of
360-556: A salad. In most parts of Southeast Asia, they are commonly eaten with fish sauce , vinegar, soy sauce, or with a dash of salt (plain or spicy) – a combination usually known as "mango salad" in English. In the Philippines, green mangoes are also commonly eaten with bagoong (salty fish or shrimp paste ), salt, soy sauce , vinegar or chilis. Mango float and mango cake , which use slices of ripe mangoes, are eaten in
420-458: A topping on ice cream or blended with milk and ice as milkshakes . Sweet glutinous rice is flavored with coconut , then served with sliced mango as mango sticky rice . In other parts of Southeast Asia, mangoes are pickled with fish sauce and rice vinegar . Green mangoes can be used in mango salad with fish sauce and dried shrimp . Mango with condensed milk may be used as a topping for shaved ice . Raw green mangoes can be sliced and eaten like
480-779: A usual 10+2+3 pattern of education as elsewhere in India. Some notable schools and institutions of the district are : Notable people from the district include: 27°15′N 83°00′E / 27.250°N 83.000°E / 27.250; 83.000 List of districts of Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh , the most populous state in India , has 75 districts. These districts, most of which have populations above 12 lakhs, are grouped into 18 divisions for administrative convenience. Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and MLA from Aonla , Dharampal Singh demanded new Aonla District to be carved out of Bareilly District . Mango A mango
540-507: Is 'Alphonso' , an important export product, considered "the king of mangoes". Cultivars that excel in one climate may fail elsewhere. For example, Indian cultivars such as 'Julie,' a prolific cultivar in Jamaica, require annual fungicide treatments to escape the lethal fungal disease anthracnose in Florida. Asian mangoes are resistant to anthracnose. The current world market is dominated by
600-460: Is 250 kJ (60 calories ). Fresh mango contains only vitamin C and folate in significant amounts of the Daily Value as 44% and 11%, respectively (table). The mango is the national fruit of India. It is also the national tree of Bangladesh. In India, harvest and sale of mangoes is during March–May and this is annually covered by news agencies. The mango has a traditional context in
660-468: Is a historical place situated at a distance of 41 km from the district headquarters. Its old name is Ambodha, and it was once a province (state) of Raja Zalim Singh. Raja Zalim Singh's Mahal is here, old wall of mahal is still there with the mark of a bullet used by the English. The famous temple Ramrekha Mandir is here. In the Great Revolt of 1857 , about 250 martyrs of Amorha State were hanged by
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#1732852139014720-439: Is also added to cereal products such as muesli and oat granola . Mango is used to make juices , smoothies , ice cream , fruit bars, raspados , aguas frescas , pies , and sweet chili sauce , or mixed with chamoy , a sweet and spicy chili paste. In Central America, mango is either eaten green, mixed with salt, vinegar, black pepper , and hot sauce, or ripe in various forms. Pieces of mango can be mashed and used as
780-521: Is also used to make dahl and chunda (a sweet and spicy, grated mango delicacy). In Indonesian cuisine , unripe mango is processed into asinan , rujak and sambal pencit/mangga muda , or eaten with edible salt . Mangoes are used to make murabba (fruit preserves), muramba (a sweet, grated mango delicacy), amchur (dried and powdered unripe mango), and pickles, including a spicy mustard-oil pickle and alcohol. Ripe mangoes are cut into thin layers, desiccated , folded and then cut. The fruit
840-515: Is an edible stone fruit produced by the tropical tree Mangifera indica . It originated from the region between northwestern Myanmar , Bangladesh , and northeastern India . M. indica has been cultivated in South and Southeast Asia since ancient times resulting in two types of modern mango cultivars: the "Indian type" and the "Southeast Asian type". Other species in the genus Mangifera also produce edible fruits that are also called "mangoes",
900-796: Is characterized by having monoembryonic fruits, while polyembryonic fruits characterize the Southeast Asian group. It was previously believed that mangoes originated from a single domestication event in South Asia before being spread to Southeast Asia, but a 2019 study found no evidence of a center of diversity in India. Instead, it identified a higher unique genetic diversity in Southeast Asian cultivars than in Indian cultivars, indicating that mangoes may have originally been domesticated first in Southeast Asia before being introduced to South Asia. However,
960-509: Is consumed throughout South Asia, prepared by mixing ripe mangoes or mango pulp with buttermilk and sugar. Ripe mangoes are also used to make curries. Aamras is a thick juice made of mangoes with sugar or milk and is consumed with chapatis or pooris . The pulp from ripe mangoes is also used to make jam called mangada . Andhra aavakaaya is a pickle made from raw, unripe, pulpy, and sour mango mixed with chili powder, fenugreek seeds, mustard powder , salt, and groundnut oil . Mango
1020-625: Is cultivated extensively in South Asia , Southeast Asia , East and West Africa , the tropical and subtropical Americas, and the Caribbean . Mangoes are also grown in Andalusia , Spain (mainly in Málaga province ), as its coastal subtropical climate is one of the few places in mainland Europe that permits the growth of tropical plants and fruit trees. The Canary Islands are another notable Spanish producer of
1080-619: Is leather-like, waxy, smooth, and fragrant, with colors ranging from green to yellow, yellow-orange, yellow-red, or blushed with various shades of red, purple, pink, or yellow when fully ripe. Ripe intact mangoes give off a distinctive resinous , sweet smell. Inside the pit 1–2 mm (0.039–0.079 in) thick is a thin lining covering a single seed , 4–7 cm (1.6–2.8 in) long. Mangoes have recalcitrant seeds which do not survive freezing and drying. Mango trees grow readily from seeds, with germination success highest when seeds are obtained from mature fruits. Mangoes originated from
1140-445: Is the district headquarters of the district. Basti district, a part of Basti division, is formed of four tehsils: Basti Sadar, Harraiya , Bhanpur and Rudhauli and 14 development blocks, 139 Nyay Panchayats, two Parganas named Amorha and Nagar as well as 10 Gram Sabhas. The development blocks included are: The district is noted for its cotton textiles and sugar industries. Cottage industries and small-scale industries including
1200-552: Is well connected with the nearby cities of Faizabad , Ayodhya , Gorakhpur and Gonda . There is a daily Intercity express between Gorakhpur , Basti , Ayodhya , Gonda , and Lucknow. National Highway 2a part of the East West Corridor project of Government of India and NHAI , also passes through Basti. The district has a medical college, Maharshi Vashishtha Autonomous State Medical College, Basti , and an engineering college, Rajkiya Engineering College. The district follows
1260-637: The 16th century from the Portuguese word manga , from the Malay mangga , and ultimately from the Tamil mā ( மா , 'mango tree') + kāy ( ங்காய் , 'unripe fruit/vegetable') or the Malayalam māṅṅa ( മാവ് , 'mango tree') + kāya ( കായ , 'unripe fruit'). The scientific name, Mangifera indica , refers to a plant bearing mangoes in India. Mango trees grow to 30–40 metres (98–131 feet) tall, with
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#17328521390141320-431: The ghariyal ( Gavialis gangeticus ) are also found in the river Ghaghra . The common fish species are rohu ( Lebeo rohita ), bhakur ( Catla catla ), nain ( Cirrhina mrigala ), parhin ( Wallagonia attu ), krunch ( Labeo calbasu ), and tengan ( Mystus seenghala ). According to the 2011 census , Basti district had a population of 2,464,464. This ranked it the 178th most populous district in India. The district had
1380-588: The peafowl ( Pavo cristatus ), the black partridge ( Frencolinus francolinus ) and the grey partridge ( Francalinus pondicervanus ). A number of migratory water fowls visit the water bodies of the district in winter, such as the goose ( Anser anser ), common teal ( Anas crecca ), red-crested pochard ( Netta rufina ), white-eyed pochard ( Aythya rufa ) and the wigeon ( Mareca penelope ). The cobra ( Naja naja ), krait ( Bungarus caeruleus ), and rat-snake ( Ptyas mucosus ) are commonly found. The Indian crocodile or naka ( Crocodylus palustris ), and
1440-403: The provitamin A compound, beta-carotene , lutein and alpha-carotene , and polyphenols , such as quercetin , kaempferol , gallic acid , caffeic acid , catechins and tannins . Mango contains a unique xanthonoid called mangiferin . Phytochemical and nutrient content appears to vary across mango cultivars . Up to 25 different carotenoids have been isolated from mango pulp,
1500-481: The "turpentine mango" (named for its strong taste of turpentine ) to the Bullock's Heart. Dwarf or semidwarf varieties serve as ornamental plants and can be grown in containers. A wide variety of diseases can afflict mangoes. A breakthrough in mango cultivation was the use of potassium nitrate and ethrel to induce flowering in mangoes. The discovery was made by Filipino horticulturist Ramon Barba in 1974 and
1560-482: The 16th to the 17th centuries. From Brazil, it spread northwards to the Caribbean and eastern Mexico by the mid to late 18th century. The Spanish Empire also introduced mangoes directly from the Philippines to western Mexico via the Manila galleons from at least the 16th century. Mangoes were only introduced to Florida by 1833. The mango is now cultivated in most frost -free tropical and warmer subtropical climates. It
1620-485: The Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). City is also known for nationwide youth organisation National Association of Youth founded by Bhavesh Kumar Pandey and run from Basti. The organisation organizes Basti Mini Marathon every year since 2012. Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport ( Ayodhya ) and Gorakhpur Airport are the nearby airports. Basti railway station lies on
1680-468: The British Government from peepal trees located at Chhawani . The district lies between the parallels of 26° 23' and 27° 30' North Latitude and 82° 17' and 83° 20' East longitude. Its maximum length from north to south is about 75 km. and breadth from east to west about 70 km. The district lies between newly created district Sant Kabir Nagar on the east and Gonda on the west on the south,
1740-608: The Ghaghra river near Amorha Khas previously known as Amorha Province or State of Raja Zalim Singh separates it from the Ayodhya and newly created district Ambedkar Nagar. On the north it is bounded by district Sidharth Nagar. The forest cover of the district has dwindled with increasing use of land for agriculture. There are areas with high prevalence of mango ( Mangifera indica ), mahua ( Madhuca longifolia ), sal ( Shorea robusta ), and bamboo ( Bambusa arundinacea ) trees. Some of
1800-517: The Jamuwar becoming part of Basti district, while the eastern parts of Maghar and Binayakpur parganas remained in Gorakhpur district. New tehsils were established, and most of the original 8 parganas were split into two, for a new total of 13 parganas. Subordinate to the parganas were 131 tappas , which were of significant administrative significance. The resulting setup was the following: Amorha Khas
1860-591: The Opposition of Trinidad and Tobago and founder of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha , Bhadase Sagan Maraj 's paternal grandparents were from Basti district. The maternal great-great-great grandparents and maternal great-great-grandfather of Irfaan Ali , the President of Guyana , were from Basti district as well. In Trinidad, the name of the Indian majority village, Basta Hall, is derived from Basti. Basti town
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1920-435: The Philippines. Dried strips of sweet, ripe mango (sometimes combined with seedless tamarind to form mangorind ) are also consumed. Mangoes may be used to make juices, mango nectar , and as a flavoring and major ingredient in mango ice cream and sorbetes . Numerous phytochemicals are present in mango peel and pulp, such as the triterpene lupeol . Mango peel pigments under study include carotenoids , such as
1980-804: The authors also cautioned that the diversity in Southeast Asian mangoes might be the result of other reasons (like interspecific hybridization with other Mangifera species native to the Malesian ecoregion). Nevertheless, the existence of two distinct genetic populations also identified by the study indicates that the domestication of the mango is more complex than previously assumed and would at least indicate multiple domestication events in Southeast Asia and South Asia. There are hundreds of named mango cultivars. In mango orchards , several cultivars are often grown to improve pollination. Many desired cultivars are monoembryonic and must be propagated by grafting , or they do not breed true. A common monoembryonic cultivar
2040-918: The chemical composition of mango flavor, the biosynthesis of these chemicals has not been studied in depth; only a handful of genes encoding the enzymes of flavor biosynthetic pathways have been characterized to date. Contact with oils in mango leaves, stems, sap, and skin can cause dermatitis and anaphylaxis in susceptible individuals. Those with a history of contact dermatitis induced by urushiol (an allergen found in poison ivy , poison oak , or poison sumac ) may be most at risk for mango contact dermatitis. Other mango compounds potentially responsible for dermatitis or allergic reactions include mangiferin . Cross-reactions may occur between mango allergens and urushiol. Sensitized individuals may not be able to eat peeled mangos or drink mango juice safely. When mango trees are flowering in spring, local people with allergies may experience breathing difficulty, itching of
2100-584: The court of the Delhi Sultan Alauddin Khijli . The Mughal Empire was especially fond of the fruits: Babur praises the mango in his Babarnameh . At the same time, Sher Shah Suri inaugurated the creation of the Chaunsa variety after his victory over the Mughal emperor Humayun . Mughal patronage of horticulture led to the grafting of thousands of mangoes varieties, including the famous Totapuri , which
2160-792: The cultivar 'Tommy Atkins' , a seedling of 'Haden' that first fruited in 1940 in southern Florida and was initially rejected commercially by Florida researchers. Growers and importers worldwide have embraced the cultivar for its excellent productivity and disease resistance, shelf life , transportability, size, and appealing color. Although the Tommy Atkins cultivar is commercially successful, other cultivars may be preferred by consumers for eating pleasure, such as Alphonso. Generally, ripe mangoes have an orange-yellow or reddish peel and are juicy for eating, while exported fruit are often picked while underripe with green peels. Although producing ethylene while ripening, unripened exported mangoes do not have
2220-650: The culture of South Asia. In his edicts , the Mauryan emperor Ashoka references the planting of fruit- and shade-bearing trees along imperial roads: "On the roads banyan -trees were caused to be planted by me, (in order that) they might afford shade to cattle and men, (and) mango-groves were caused to be planted." In medieval India, the Indo-Persian poet Amir Khusrau termed the mango " Naghza Tarin Mewa Hindustan " – "the fairest fruit of Hindustan". Mangoes were enjoyed at
2280-470: The decline of Buddhism, the district gradually became covered by jungle and was the home of the Bhars and Tharus . The tract comprising the present district was remote and much of it was covered with forest. But gradually the area became inhabitable, for want of recorded and reliable history it cannot, with any degree of certainty, be said how the district came to be known by its present name : “On account of
2340-489: The densest of which was beta-carotene, which accounts for the yellow-orange pigmentation of most mango cultivars. Mango leaves also have significant polyphenol content, including xanthonoids , mangiferin and gallic acid. The flavor of mango fruits is conferred by several volatile organic chemicals mainly belonging to terpene , furanone , lactone , and ester classes. Different varieties or cultivars of mangoes can have flavors made up of different volatile chemicals or
2400-561: The educated population, Hindi is also spoken in daily conversations. During the mid 1800s to the early 1900s many people from the district of Basti migrated through the Indian indenture system to Fiji , Mauritius , South Africa , Guyana , Jamaica , Trinidad and Tobago , Suriname , and other Caribbean countries. Most of them stayed and carried their traditions in those then European colonies. The former President of Guyana , Cheddi Jagan 's parents were from Basti district. Former Leader of
2460-557: The eyes, or facial swelling, even before flower pollen becomes airborne. In this case, the irritant is likely to be the vaporized essential oil from flowers. During the primary ripening season of mangoes, contact with mango plant parts – primarily sap , leaves, and fruit skin – is the most common cause of plant dermatitis in Hawaii. A raw mango is 84% water, 15% carbohydrates , 1% protein , and has negligible fat (table). The energy value per 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of raw mango
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2520-608: The fruit. Other minor cultivators include North America (in South Florida and the California Coachella Valley ), Hawai'i, and Australia. Many commercial cultivars are grafted onto the cold-hardy rootstock of the Gomera-1 mango cultivar, originally from Cuba. Its root system is well adapted to a coastal Mediterranean climate. Many of the 1,000+ mango cultivars are easily cultivated using grafted saplings, ranging from
2580-420: The lactones and furanones are synthesized during ripening, whereas terpenes and the other flavorants are present in both the developing (immature) and ripening fruits. Ethylene , a ripening-related hormone well known to be involved in ripening of mango fruits, causes changes in the flavor composition of mango fruits upon exogenous application, as well. In contrast to the huge amount of information available on
2640-458: The leaves are young they are orange-pink, rapidly changing to a dark, glossy red, then dark green as they mature. The flowers are produced in terminal panicles 10–40 cm (4– 15 + 1 ⁄ 2 in) long; each flower is small and white with five petals 5–10 millimetres ( 3 ⁄ 16 – 3 ⁄ 8 in) long, with a mild, sweet fragrance. Over 500 varieties of mangoes are known, many of which ripen in summer, while some give
2700-455: The main line connecting Lucknow with Gorakhpur and places in Bihar and Assam in the east passes through the south of the district. The main line has 7 railway stations which are, from east to west, Munderwa, Orwara, Basti, Govindnagar, Tinich, Gaur, and Babhnan within the district. Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express and Amrit Bharat express has official stoppage at Basti railway station. Basti
2760-538: The majority of which are found in the Malesian ecoregion. Worldwide, there are several hundred cultivars of mango . Depending on the cultivar, mango fruit varies in size, shape, sweetness, skin color, and flesh color, which may be pale yellow, gold, green, or orange. Mango is the national fruit of India , Pakistan and the Philippines , while the mango tree is the national tree of Bangladesh. The English word mango (plural mangoes or mangos ) originated in
2820-436: The manufacturing units of brassware, iron and carpentry goods, agricultural implements, bricks, agro-products, foot-wear, soaps, candles, and pottery are present here. Basti is also known for its bamboo, eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus teritrornis ), mango and shisham ( Dalbergia sissoo ) populations. Four sugar factories are housed in the district. Sugarcane, maize, paddy, pulses, wheat, barley, and potato are commonly cultivated. Most of
2880-526: The original habitation (Basti) having been selected by the Kalhans Raja Udai Raj Singh as a seat of his Raj, an event which probably occurred in the 15th century. In 1801, Basti became the Tehsil headquarters and in 1865 it was chosen as the headquarters of the newly established district. Raja Udai Raj Singh was the first ruler of Kalhans dynasty based at Basti .” In 1801, the town Basti became
2940-518: The population depends for their livelihood on agricultural practices. The district is well-connected through NH 28 which reflects on its good economy. The city is well-connected through railways also. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Basti one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 34 districts in Uttar Pradesh currently receiving funds from
3000-439: The population respectively. Languages of Basti district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 80.25% of the population in the district spoke Hindi , 14.29% Awadhi , 3.21% Bhojpuri and 2.14% Urdu as their first language. The district Basti may be considered as along the border of Awadhi and Bhojpuri speaking regions, and the dialect is consequently a mix of both. In cities and urban areas, due to increase in
3060-450: The potential to cause contact dermatitis of the lips, gingiva , or tongue in susceptible people. Mangoes are used in many cuisines. Sour, unripe mangoes are used in chutneys (i.e., mango chutney ), pickles , daals and other side dishes in Indian cuisine . A summer drink called aam panna is made with mangoes. Mango pulp made into jelly or cooked with red gram dhal and green chilies may be served with cooked rice. Mango lassi
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#17328521390143120-431: The region between northwestern Myanmar, Bangladesh, and northeastern India. The mango is considered an evolutionary anachronism , whereby seed dispersal was once accomplished by a now- extinct evolutionary forager , such as a megafauna mammal. From their center of origin, mangoes diverged into two genetically distinct populations: the subtropical Indian group and the tropical Southeast Asian group. The Indian group
3180-576: The same juiciness or flavor as fresh fruit. From tropical Asia, mangoes were introduced to East Africa by Arab and Persian traders in the ninth to tenth centuries. The 14th-century Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta reported it at Mogadishu . It was spread further into other areas around the world during the Colonial Era . The Portuguese Empire spread the mango from their colony in Goa to East and West Africa. From West Africa, they introduced it to Brazil from
3240-435: The same volatile chemicals in different quantities. In general, New World mango cultivars are characterized by the dominance of δ-3-carene, a monoterpene flavorant; whereas, high concentration of other monoterpenes such as (Z)-ocimene and myrcene, as well as the presence of lactones and furanones, is the unique feature of Old World cultivars. In India, 'Alphonso' is one of the most popular cultivars. In 'Alphonso' mango,
3300-409: The wild animals of the district are the nilgai ( Boselaphus tragocamelus ), antelok ( Anelok cervicapra ), pig ( Sus scrofa ), wolf ( Canis lupus ), jackal ( Conis aureus ), fox ( Vulpes bengalensis ), hare ( Lepus ruficandatus ), monkey ( Macaca mulatta ), wild cat ( Felis bengalensis ) and the porcupine ( Hystric leucura ). Several species of game birds are also seen, including
3360-529: The worship of the goddess Saraswati . Mango leaves decorate archways and doors in Indian houses during weddings and celebrations such as Ganesh Chaturthi . Mango motifs and paisleys are widely used in different Indian embroidery styles, and are found in Kashmiri shawls, Kanchipuram and silk sarees . In Tamil Nadu , the mango is referred to as one of the three royal fruits, along with banana and jackfruit , for their sweetness and flavor. This triad of fruits
3420-405: Was 59 million tonnes , led by India with 44% of the total (table). Mangoes are generally sweet, although the taste and texture of the flesh vary across cultivars; some, such as Alphonso , have a soft, pulpy, juicy texture similar to an overripe plum , while others, such as Tommy Atkins , are firmer with a fibrous texture. The skin of unripe, pickled , or cooked mango can be eaten, but it has
3480-418: Was developed from the unique traditional method of inducing mango flowering using smoke in the Philippines. It allowed mango plantations to induce regular flowering and fruiting year-round. Previously, mangoes were seasonal because they only flowered every 16 to 18 months. The method is now used in most mango-producing countries. In 2022, world production of mangoes (report includes mangosteens and guavas )
3540-507: Was originally known as Vaishishthi. The origin of the name Vaishishthi is attributed to the fact that this area was the ashram of Rishi (sage) Vashistha in ancient period. Rama with his younger brother Lakshmana are described in the Ramayana as living with Rishi Vashistha for a period. The district was formerly a major centre of Buddhism , being close to the holy sites of Kapilavastu and Shravasti . British records then claim that after
3600-474: Was the first variety to be exported to Iran and Central Asia. Akbar (1556–1605) is said to have planted a mango orchard of 100,000 trees near Darbhanga , Bihar, while Jahangir and Shah Jahan ordered the planting of mango orchards in Lahore and Delhi and the creation of mango-based desserts. The Jain goddess Ambika is traditionally represented as sitting under a mango tree. Mango blossoms are also used in
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