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'''Sanjay Place''' ({{lang-hi|संजय प्लेस}}, {{lang-ur|{{nastaliq|سنجے پلیس}}}}) is a place in [[Agra]], [[India]]. It is the financial hub of Agra. |
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'''Sanjay Place''' ({{langx|hi|संजय प्लेस}}, {{langx|ur|{{nastaliq|سنجے پلیس}}}}) [[Agra]], [[India]]. It is the financial hub of Agra. It is a big market of electrical, communication, electronic items. It also has multiple government offices of Agra district like income tax office, LIC district quarters etc. Its a good place for food lovers due to multiple chain restaurant and small eateries present there. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The area which is now known as Sanjay Palace was actually a central Jail. Then in 1976 during Indira Gandhi's emergency |
The area which is now known as Sanjay Palace was actually a central Jail. Then in 1976 during [[The Emergency (India)|Indira Gandhi's emergency]] (1975–77) saw the shifting of the Central Jail to a new site outside the city periphery. The space vacated has now been used for the Sanjay Place commercial complexes. The name Sanjay is after [[Indira Gandhi]]'s son who was instrumental in this shift. |
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==Location== |
==Location== |
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Sanjay place is located between the [[Paliwal Park]] and M G Road. It is close to the Shah Market which is the biggest electronic market in Agra. It is also quite close to [[Raja ki mandi]] Railway station and the civil court. |
Sanjay place is located between the [[Paliwal Park]] and [[List of roads named after Mahatma Gandhi|M G Road]]. It is close to the Shah Market which is the biggest electronic market in Agra. It is also quite close to [[Raja ki mandi|Raja Ki Mandi]] Railway station and the civil court. |
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==About== |
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Sanjay Place, has a mix of offices, parks and eateries. |
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It is popular for the various computer and laptop dealers located in Sanjay Place. |
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There are many restaurant as well as road side eateries in and around Sanjay Place. |
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There are many cinema halls near Sanjay place. |
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The Hotel Marina (Agra) is also located at Sanjay Place. |
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Ajanta is the leading bakery chain in Agra. |
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Many cloth shops are also here including Casual Point, and Pakiza. |
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Three of the best schools in Agra are in Sanjay Place: [[St. Peter's College, Agra|St Peters College]], St Patricks Junior college, and St.Francis Convent school. |
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The Income Tax Office is here. |
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[[Shaheed Smarak]], which is a tribute to [[Kargil War]] Soldiers, is also situated here. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.up-tourism.com/destination/agra/shopping.htm http://www.up-tourism.com/destination/agra/shopping.htm] |
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081005042248/http://www.up-tourism.com/destination/agra/shopping.htm https://web.archive.org/web/20081005042248/http://www.up-tourism.com/destination/agra/shopping.htm] |
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Latest revision as of 17:20, 26 October 2024
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| Country | India |
| State or Union Territory | Uttar Pradesh (UP) |
| City/Metro/Town | Agra |
Sanjay Place (Hindi: संजय प्लेस, Urdu: سنجے پلیس) Agra, India. It is the financial hub of Agra. It is a big market of electrical, communication, electronic items. It also has multiple government offices of Agra district like income tax office, LIC district quarters etc. Its a good place for food lovers due to multiple chain restaurant and small eateries present there.
History
[edit]The area which is now known as Sanjay Palace was actually a central Jail. Then in 1976 during Indira Gandhi's emergency (1975–77) saw the shifting of the Central Jail to a new site outside the city periphery. The space vacated has now been used for the Sanjay Place commercial complexes. The name Sanjay is after Indira Gandhi's son who was instrumental in this shift.
Location
[edit]Sanjay place is located between the Paliwal Park and M G Road. It is close to the Shah Market which is the biggest electronic market in Agra. It is also quite close to Raja Ki Mandi Railway station and the civil court.
References
[edit]External links
[edit]Tourist attractions in and near Agra | ||
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| World Heritage Sites |  | |
| Mughal architecture | ||
| Mosques | ||
| Other religious places | ||
| Shopping | ||
| Gardens | ||
| Wildlife sanctuaries | ||
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