title: Alapur
text: # Alapur
  
  Alapur, is a village in Barabanki district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The village is situated 3 km from Barabanki city towards Lucknow on the west bank of Reth river.
  
  ## History
  
  During archaeological excavation of ancient mound at Alapur black slipped ware and grey ware dating pre Shunga-Kushana to early medieval period were excavated.
  
  ## Geography
  
  Alapur is located at 26°54′43″N 81°9′41″E﻿ / ﻿26.91194°N 81.16139°E﻿ / 26.91194; 81.16139. Jind baba ki Mazar is located on National Highway 27. Lucknow-Faizabad road enters Barabanki by crossing the Reth river by a bridge at Alapur
  
  