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 PAR 101 Jalesarganj, included in the village of Dbárúpur on the road, which connects the latter place with Lalganj (in pargana Řámpur), and which was constructed by Rája Hanwant Singh. English and country fabrics, sweet- meats, grain, matting, and string figure most prominently at this mart. A very good quality of English cloth is frequently to be met with here, the sale being much encouraged by the abovementioned taluqdar, who, as lord of the manor, is sole recipient of all dues. The value of the sales may be placed at about a lakh of rupees. MacAndrewganj, the sadr station bazar, is a thriving and rapidly increasing mart. Five years ago the sales were only valued at Rs. 15,000. They have now reached the respectable figure of Rs. 60,000. Grain and English and country cloth are the principal articles traded in. The chungi or bazar tax is paid into the municipal funds. Kalákankar, the residence of Rája Hanwant Singh, on the left bank of the Ganges, is about two miles distant from the Bihár and Rae Bareli road. A brisk trade is carried on in raw cotton, ghí, and salt. The sales exceed in value half a lakh of rupees. Gadwóra, a village about six miles north of the sadr station, and not far off the road to Amethi (branching off from the imperial road near Nawabganj). Large quantities of grain are brought here for sale, and a not inconsiderable trade is carried on in coarse matting and fibres. The bazar dues are paid to the Taluqdar of Dandikachh ; while the value of the sales may be set down at about Rs. 50,000. Pirthiganj, within the limits of the village of Ramaepur, in the Ráepur Bichar estate, is close to the road between Bela and the town of Badsháh- pur in the adjoining district of Jaunpur. Here grain, sugar, cotton, and English stufs constitute the principal sales, the value of which does not fall short of half a lakh. Nawabganj Bawan Burji, situated in the village of Murassapur, on the Bihár and Rae Bareli road, is an important thriving mart, and is noted for its stamped cloths and chintzes. I have been unable to ascertain correctly the total value of the sales. I believe, however, that in reality it does not fall far short of a lakb of rupees. There are several other less important markets, in which local produce is chiefly represented, which it would serve no useful purpose to detail in this report. Fairs.--There are several local fairs held during the year at different places in the district. Few of these are worthy of separate mention. The two fairs held at Mánikpur in April and July in honour of Jwala Mukhi* attract considerable numbers, many of whom come from a distance. The gathering on each occasion lasts for two days, during which the presiding deity is worshipped and propitiated with offerings, &c. Both at these fairs, and during the bathing assemblies described in the next para- graph, English cloths and articles of foreign manufacture are exposed for sale. At Katra Mednisigh, a place about a mile from Partabgarh, and at Nawabganj Báwan Burji, which has been already mentioned, fairs take place during the Dasahra festival, which are attended by between 40,000 and 50,000 people, but no trade is carried on.
 * Meaning fame-emitting mouths : one of the imperagpations of the goddess Bhawani.