What is Braj?
Q: What is Braj?
A: Braj or Brij is a region mainly in Uttar Pradesh of India, around Mathura-Vrindavan. It is considered to be the land of Krishna and is derived from the Sanskrit word vraja.
Q: Is Braj a clearly defined political region in India?
A: No, Braj is not a clearly defined political region in India.
Q: How is Braj demarcated?
A: Braj is well demarcated culturally.
Q: Which are the main cities in the Braj region?
A: The main cities in the Braj region are Mathura, Jalesar, Bharatpur, Agra, Hathras, Dholpur, Aligarh, Etawah, Mainpuri, Etah, Kasganj and Firozabad.
Q: What is the significance of the word "vraja" in relation to Braj?
A: Braj or Brij is considered to be the land of Krishna and is derived from the Sanskrit word vraja.
Q: Which districts are included in the Braj region?
A: The area stretches from Mathura, Jalesar, Agra, Hathras and Aligarh right up to Etah, Mainpuri and Farrukhabad districts.
Q: What is the main feature of Braj?
A: Braj is mainly known as the land of Krishna.
