“1857 Mutiny in Meerut” defined some of the formative moments of Indian nationalism against British rule. Every Indian has heard of Rani Luxmi Bai of Jhansi, again in UP. And who has not heard of Ali Brothers from Aligarh and their contributions in the national freedom movement? Uttar Pradesh has given India and the world leading thought leaders; poets, writers, philosophers, sufi saints, mahatmas, peers, painters, sculptures, artists, artistes, leaders.