Aligarh, located in the district of Aligarh of Uttar Pradesh, is best known for the Aligarh Muslim University. It is the district headquarters.
The city was known as Koil till it was renamed as Aligarh. The city has been mentioned as ‘Koil’ in the travelogues of Iban Batuta. Even during the Mughal period it was known as Koil. The city was named after a fort built in the 18th century.
The second Anglo-Maratha war (1803-1805) was fought in Aligarh. Around 1840 or so, the First Muslim University of India was established in Aligarh. The initiative was taken by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
The city is located between two river deltas: Ganges and Yamuna. The Grand Trunk Road connecting Bangladesh to Afghanistan passes through the city.
Aligarh serves as a trade hub for the surrounding farmers. Aligarh locks are very famous. They are manufactured in this city. The city is known for brass sculpture.
Aligarh fort and the Aligarh Muslim University, these two are the main attractions in the city. The fort is dilapidated now. The university is one of the prestigious universities of India that emerged during the Indian Freedom Movement.
How to reach:
You can reach Aligarh by road and railways. The Grand Trunk Road that passes through the city connects to Bengal. Aligarh Railway Station is well connected to West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra and New Delhi.
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Approximate distance:
New Delhi -137 km, Agra -87 km, Bareilly -177 km, Mathura -65 km
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