# Budaun

> city in Uttar Pradesh, India.

**Wikidata**: [Q798839](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q798839)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budaun)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/budaun

## Summary
Budaun is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, with an area of 81 square kilometres and coordinates at 28.05 latitude and 79.12 longitude.

## Key Facts
- Budaun is classified as a city with a sitelink count of 37 on Wikipedia
- The city has an area of 81 square kilometres
- It is located in Budaun district, which has been its administrative region since 1824
- The city's elevation above sea level is 164 metres
- Postal code: 243601
- Local dialing code: 5832
- Timezone: UTC+05:30
- Country: India (since 1947-08-15)
- Wikipedia languages: ar, arz, awa, bn, bpy, ca, ceb, de, en, eo, es, fa, fi, fr, gu, hi, it, mr, ms, new, nl, no, pl, pnb, ru, sa, sat, simple, sv, ta, te, uk, ur, vi, war, zh, zh_min_nan

## FAQs
- What is the administrative status of Budaun?
  Budaun serves as the capital of Budaun district and is classified as a city in Uttar Pradesh, India.
- What is the historical significance of Budaun?
  The city has historical significance as it served as the capital of the Delhi Sultanate from 1210 to 1214 and has been part of multiple empires including the Ghurid, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal, and Rohilkhand regions.
- What are the key geographical coordinates of Budaun?
  Budaun is located at coordinates 28.05 latitude and 79.12 longitude with an elevation of 164 metres above sea level.
- What is the official website of Budaun?
  The official website is http://www.badaun.nic.in/.
- What encyclopedic sources describe Budaun?
  Budaun is described in multiple sources including the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (4th edition, 1885-1890).

## Why It Matters
Budaun holds significant historical importance as it served as the capital of the Delhi Sultanate from 1210 to 1214. The city has been an important administrative center in the region for centuries, with its current status as a district headquarters. Its location and historical significance make it a key cultural and administrative center in Uttar Pradesh, influencing regional governance and development.

## Notable For
- Budaun has been the capital of the Delhi Sultanate from 1210 to 1214
- It has historical significance across multiple empires including the Ghurid, Delhi Sultanate, Mughal, and Rohilkhand regions
- The city has been described in multiple encyclopedic sources including the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica and Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- It has a dedicated website (http://www.badaun.nic.in/) and is represented in various online databases and mapping services

## Body
### History
Budaun has a rich historical background with its significance spanning multiple empires. The city served as the capital of the Delhi Sultanate from 1210 to 1214. Throughout history, it has been part of the Ghurid Empire before 1206, then the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 to 1526, followed by the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1690, and then Rohilkhand from 1690 to 1824. It has been part of Budaun district since 1824.

### Geography and Demographics
The city has an area of 81 square kilometres and is situated at coordinates 28.05 latitude and 79.12 longitude. It has an elevation of 164 metres above sea level. The postal code is 243601 and local dialing code is 5832. The timezone is UTC+05:30.

### Administration and Infrastructure
Budaun functions as the capital of Budaun district. It maintains an official website at http://www.badaun.nic.in/. The city is referenced in multiple encyclopedic sources including the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (4th edition, 1885-1890).

### Language and Culture
The city has pronunciation audio available for the Marathi language. Wikipedia content about Budaun is available in multiple languages including Arabic, Bengali, German, English, and many others.

### References and Identifiers
Budaun has multiple identifiers across different databases:
- Freebase ID: /m/07kr_4
- Geonames ID: 1275163
- OpenWeatherMap city ID: 1275163
- OpenStreetMap node ID: 245763838
- GNS unique feature ID: -2092351
- Who's on First ID: 890502335

### Media and Classification
The city has an image available on Wikimedia Commons and is categorized under the Budaun category. It has a sitelink count of 37 on Wikipedia and is classified as a large human settlement. The city's aliases include Badayun.</think>

## References

1. [Source](https://lingualibre.org/wiki/Q611917)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames