Jaipur, Kanpur, Nagpur…?(Kanpu) 

India: You must have seen the word ‘Pur’ at the end of the names of many cities in India. For example, Jaipur, Kanpur, (Kanpu)  Raipur, Udaipur etc. But have you ever tried to know why this word ‘Pur’ is used at the end of the names of many cities and villages in India? If not, then let us tell you that there is a very interesting reason behind the word ‘Pur’ being used at the end of the names of many cities and villages in India.

So that is why “Pur” is used at the end of the names of cities and villages

Actually, the word ‘Pur’ has been used at the end of the names of many cities in India since ancient times. During ancient times, kings and emperors used to name cities by adding the word ‘pur’ to their names, for example – Jaipur city was built by Raja Jai ​​Singh, so he named the city Jaipur by adding pur to his name Jai. However, kings and emperors do not add the word ‘pur’ to their names just like that. The word Pur has its own meaning, due to which it is added at the end of the names of cities and villages.

Know what is the meaning of “pur”?

Actually, the actual meaning of the word ‘pur’ is “city” or “fort”. This word is derived from Sanskrit, which was used in ancient times. Kings and emperors used to name the city by adding the word Pur after their names and give a new identity to the city. A special reason behind this was that in future when people turn the pages of history, they should be able to know that the city in which they live is identified by the name of which king or emperor.