Faizabad, the former capital of Awadh, is a well-known city that is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the 17th century by Mughal ruler Saadat Ali Khan. It used to be a fortified city under his reign that was later ruled by his son Shuja-Ud-Daula. Today, this city is well-connected via roadways, railways, and airways.
The city of Faizabad is elevated 318 feet above the sea level and its major portion of land is a jagged terrain. The land of Faizabad covers an entire area of 150 sq. km. The climate of this city can be classified as tropical moderate in nature. It faces searing summers with an average temperature of 43°C and pleasant winters with an average temperature of 14°C.
Faizabad houses numerous places of interest that are flocked by visitors on a large scale. The spectacular places of interest located in the city are Shuja Rose Garden, Guptar Ghat, Begum Mausoleum and the markets of Rekabganj, Subhash Bajaj Gali, and Chowk.