Etawah, also known as Ishtikapuri, is a city situated on the banks of Yamuna River in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is the administrative headquarters of Etawah District. Etawah's population of 256,838 makes it the 180th most populous city in India. The city lies 324 km (201 mi) southeast of the national capital New Delhi, 225 km (140 mi) northwest of the state capital Lucknow, 129 km (80 mi) east of Agra, 125 km (78 mi) northeast of Gwalior, 40 km (25 mi) northeast of Bhind, 55 km (34.40 mi) from Mainpuri, 156 km (106 mi) west of Kanpur and 360 km (225 mi) from Prayagraj. The city w...