Ancient times: Prehistoric cave paintings in the region suggest that the area was inhabited thousands of years ago and has been culturally significant since Vedic times. Hindu scriptures mention abode of the Goddess which is associated with the worship of Vindhyavasini Devi, whose temple at Vindhyachal remains one of the most important pilgrimage (Shakti Peethas).  Based on that some believe that Mirzapur was originally called Girijapur (city of goddess) or Mirjapur (city of goddess born from the water).  During Medieval period because of the location on the banks of the Ganges, it became a trading hub and was influenced by various North Indian dynasties, including the Mughals.  In the time of Islamic rule the place was named Mirzapur that means the city of prince.  In British era (18th–19th century) Mirzapur developed as a commercial trade center.  British influence can be seen in names such as Wellesley Gunj, Windham fall etc. Today Mirzapur is best known for its hand-knotted carpet industry, brassware, stone crafts, and pilgrimage centers like Vindhyachal, Ashtabhuja, and Kalikhoh.

the business of rocks and shilpkaari is very famous.

in past laakh and chapraa was very famous also.  laakh was used for warnish, paint, sealing, waxing and stamping mohar.

london market rate was determined by mirzapur market.