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Aligarh (Hindi: अलीगढ़) is a city in Uttar Pradesh state of India. Aligarh is the administrative headquarters of Aligarh District, and has a population of half a million. It is most famous for ancient lock industry. The city is located about 90 miles south-east of New Delhi.
The city was originally established as a fort in the 12th century, and was known as Kol. The name was changed to Aligarh in 1776 upon the building of an important fort there. It was taken by the British in 1803. Its garrison mutinied in 1857. The remains of the ancient fort still stand 3 km north of the town. Many railway lines pass through the city connecting it to most of the important destinations in the region. Aligarh Muslim University is also located here.
The city is located on a plain between the Ganges and Jumna Rivers. The Grand Trunk Road passes through the city.
This city is famous for locks, brass castings (sculptures).
The city was originally established as a fort in the 12th century, and was known as Kol. The name was changed to Aligarh in 1776 upon the building of an important fort there. It was taken by the British in 1803. Its garrison mutinied in 1857. The remains of the ancient fort still stand 3 km north of the town. Many railway lines pass through the city connecting it to most of the important destinations in the region. Aligarh Muslim University is also located here.
The city is located on a plain between the Ganges and Jumna Rivers. The Grand Trunk Road passes through the city.
This city is famous for locks, brass castings (sculptures).
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