?Aligarh Uttar Pradesh • India
Aligarh
Coordinates: 27°53′N 78°05′E / 27.88, 78.08
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 178 m (584 ft)
District(s)	Aligarh
Population	667,732 (2001)
Codes • Pincode • Telephone • Vehicle	• 202002 • +0571 • UP-81

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Aligarh pronunciation (help· info) (Hindi: अलीगढ़, Urdu: علی گڑھ) is a city in Aligarh District in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The city is located about 90 miles south-east of New Delhi. It is the administrative headquarters of Aligarh District, and has a population of half a million. It is mostly known as a university town where the famous Aligarh Muslim University is located. Image File history File links Aligarh. ... Hindi ( , Devanagari: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the two central official languages of India, the other being English. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... Aligarh District (Hindi अलीगढ़ जिला) is a district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... The Indo-Gangetic Plain is a rich, fertile and ancient land encompassing most of northern and eastern India, the most populous parts of Pakistan, and virtually all of Bangladesh. ... India is a federal republic comprising twenty-eight states and seven union territories. ... , Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: , Urdu: , translation: Northern Province, IPA: ,  ), [often referred to as U.P.], located in central-south Asia and northern India, is the most populous and fifth largest state in the Republic of India. ... , This article is about the urban region that is the capital of India. ... Aligarh District (Hindi अलीगढ़ जिला) is a district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. ... Victoria gate, a prominent building at the university Aligarh Muslim University was established by the Indian Muslims and the Act of Indian Parliament made it University. ...

History

It is known till the 18th century by the earlier name of Kol. After the British occupation of Aligarh in September 1803, the present Aligarh district was formed in 1804 ^[1].

Both Akbar and Jahangir visited Kol on hunting expeditions. Jahangir clearly mentions the forest of Kol, where he killed wolves. From the study of the place-names of the district, it appears that the district was once fairly well covered by forest, thickets and grooves. The early history of the district, indeed down the 12th century AD is obscure^[1]. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... n ... n ...

Kol or Koil, was the earliest name of the city and Aligarh was the name of the fort nearby^[2]. Kol covered not only the city but the entire district, though its geographical limits kept changing from time to time. The origin of the name of Kol is obscure. In some ancient texts, Kol has been referred to in the sense of a tribe or Caste, name of a place or mountain and name of a sage or demon. During the time of Ibrahim Lodhi, when Muhammad, son of Umar was the governor of Kol, he built a fort at Kol and named the city after his own name as Muhammadgarh in 1524-25; and Sabit khan who was the governor of this region during the time of Farrukh Siyar and Muhammad Shah, rebuilt the fort and named the town after his own name Sabitgarh. After the occupation of Kol by the Jats in 1775, it was re-named Ramgarh and finally, when a Shia commander, Najaf khan, captures Kol, he gave it its present name of Aligarh. Aligarh Fort (also called Aligarh Qila), as it stands today, was built by French engineers under the control of French officers Benoît de Boigne and Perron ^[1]. KoÄ«l or Koil was earlier name of the present city Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, India. ... Ibrahim Lodhi (died April 21, 1526) was the last ruler of the Delhi Sultanate. ... Mirza Najaf Khan (1722? - 1782) was a Persian adventurer in the court of Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. He had royal lineage, having been a Safavi prince, when that dynasty was deposed by Nader Shah in 1735. ... General Lord Gerard Lake who oversaw the Battle of Ally Ghur The Aligarh Fort, one of the strongest forts in India, is located in the city of Aligarh (The city was earlier named as Kol or Koil). ... Count Benoît de Boigne (March 8, 1751 - June 21, 1830), the first of the French military adventurers in India, was born at Chambéry in Savoy, being the son of a fur merchant. ... Pierre Cuillier-Perron (1755-1834), French military adventurer in India, whose name was originally Pierre Cuillier, was born at Château du Loire in France, the son of a cloth merchant. ...

Battle of Ally Ghur (1803)

Main article: Battle of Ally Ghur

The Battle of Ally Ghur was fought on September 1, 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1805) at Aligarh Fort. The British 76th Regiment, now known as the Duke of Wellington's Regiment laid siege of the fort which was under first-rate French officer Perron and established British rule after overtaking the fort. The Battle of Ally Gurgh was fought during the Second Marhatta Wars (1803-1805) at Aligarh, India. ... The Battle of Ally Gurgh was fought during the Second Marhatta Wars (1803-1805) at Aligarh, India. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... The Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803 - 1805) was a second conflict between Britain and the Maratha empire in India. ... 1803 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... General Lord Gerard Lake who oversaw the Battle of Ally Ghur The Aligarh Fort, one of the strongest forts in India, is located in the city of Aligarh (The city was earlier named as Kol or Koil). ... Official name 76th Regiment of Foot Nicknames The Immortals The Pigs The Old Seven and Sixpennies Motto None Marches Quick: Scotland the Brave Slow: Logie oBuchan Description Line Infantry Regiment of Foot Creation date Royal Warrant Issued 12th October 1787 First Muster Parade 25th December 1787 Reason for creation... The Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (officially, the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment (West Riding)) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Kings Division. ... Pierre Cuillier-Perron (1755-1834), French military adventurer in India, whose name was originally Pierre Cuillier, was born at Château du Loire in France, the son of a cloth merchant. ...

Establishment of Aligarh Muslim University (1875)

In 1875, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan founded the Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College in Aligarh and patterned the college after Oxford and Cambridge universities that he had visited on a trip to England. This later became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. 1875 (MDCCCLXXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... MAO College (or Muhammedan Anglo-Oriental College) was founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, the leader of Muslim renaissance in Indian subcontinent, in 1875 at Aligarh. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... The University of Cambridge (often Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and has a reputation as one of the worlds most prestigious universities. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Victoria gate, a prominent building at the university Aligarh Muslim University was established by the Indian Muslims and the Act of Indian Parliament made it University. ...

Geography

Aligarh is located at 27.88° N 78.08° E^[3]. It has an average elevation of 178 metres (587 feet). The city is situated in the middle portion of Doab, or the land between the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers. The Grand Trunk Road passes through the city. This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... A Doab, meaning two waters in Persian, is a term used in India and Pakistan for a tract of land between two confluent rivers. ... This article is about the river. ... The river Yamuna is a major river of northern India, with a total length of around 1370 km. ... The Grand Trunk Road (abbreviated to GT Road in common usage) is one of South Asias oldest and longest major roads. ...

Climate

Aligarh has a hot and dry climate. The mean temperature for December and January, the coldest months is 59°F (15°C) and 54°F (12.2°C), and for May and June, the extreme hot months, 90°F (32.2°C) and 93°F (33.8°C) in the shade ^[1].

Demographics

As of the census^[4] of 2001 ^[5] , Aligarh had a population of 667,732. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Aligarh has an average literacy rate of 55%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 59% of the males and 41% of females literate. 16% of the population is under 6 years of age. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ...

Economics

The city is an agricultural trade centre. The processing of agricultural products and manufacturing are also important ^[2]. It is particularly famous for locks and brass castings (sculptures). In 1870, Johnson & Co. was the first English locks firm to be set up in Aligarh. In 1890, the Johnson & Co. initiated the manual production of locks on a small scale here ^[6]. There is a thermal power station 15 km away from the city. It is called Harduaganj Thermal Power Station (but referred as Kasimpur Power House) The word lock came from Anglo-Saxon loca = a secure enclosure. Currently lock has several meanings: A lock (device) is a mechanical fastening device which may be used on a door, vehicle, safe, or other container. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ...

Education

Aligarh is synonymous with the University that is spread across much of the city civil lines area. Aligarh Muslim University is a residential academic institution of international repute offering more than 250 courses in traditional and modern branches of education. It is a premier central university with several faculties and maintained institutions and draws students from all corners of the world, specially Africa, West Asia and South East Asia. Victoria gate, a prominent building at the university Aligarh Muslim University was established by the Indian Muslims and the Act of Indian Parliament made it University. ...

Other famous schools of this city are:

1. Our Lady of Fatima Secondary School
2. Delhi Public School
3. St. Fidelis
4. Aligarh Public School
5. Heritage International School (Tala Nagari & Premier Nagar)
6. Three Dots
7. D.S. Degree college
8. S.V. Degree college
9. T.R. Girls college
10. Indian Institute of Medical Representative
11. Institute Of Information Management Technology (IIMT)
12. Blue Bird Senior Secondary School
13. Shivadan Singh Institute of technology and management (SSITM)
14. Aligarh College of Engineering and Management (ACEM)
15. S.T.High School (Minto Circle)
16. Albarkat Institute of Management (Anoop Shehar Road)
17. zakir Hussain sr Sec School

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Important Places

There are 2 popular landmarks in Aligarh. One is Aligarh fort and another is Sir Syed Masjid in Aligarh Muslim University's campus. General Lord Gerard Lake who oversaw the Battle of Ally Ghur The Aligarh Fort, one of the strongest forts in India, is located in the city of Aligarh (The city was earlier named as Kol or Koil). ... Sir Syed Masjid Sir Syed Masjid at night Sir Syed Masjid is located in the heart of Aligarh Muslim University campus. ... Victoria gate, a prominent building at the university Aligarh Muslim University was established by the Indian Muslims and the Act of Indian Parliament made it University. ...

The city also has a few known markets - Railway Road market, Centre Point Market, Amir Nisha and Shamshad market. Amir Nisha market is a major shopping hub, a favorite for women as it has a variety of clothes, jewelery and cosmetics. Another popular market for students is Shamshad market with many educational book shops. Center point market is known for its popular eating joints like Kwality, Mezbaan, Baskin Robbins and Wheelers and an ancient Lord Hanumaan temple named Tikaram Mandir. A huge rush can be seen in the temple on Tuesday.

Aligarh is also famous for its sweets and namkeens. Kunjilal, Khyaliram, Vikas sweets are among the top sweets shops, while Babboo and Dabboo lead the namekeen segment.

The Annual Cultural Exhibition at Exhibition ground is a very famous event and a huge affair in the month of January and February.

Important Residential Places

This city is divided into two areas known as Old Aligarh (City) & New Aligarh (Civil Lines). New Aligarh consists of Azim Compound, Avantika colony, Ramghat road, Jamalpur, Sir Syed Nagar, Badar bagh, Zohrabagh, Surendra Nagar, Janakpuri, Professor colony, gyan sarover, maan sarover, Shyam Nagar, Medical Colony and Zakaria Market while Delhi Gate, Sasni Gate, Mahavir Ganj, Railway Road, Jaiganj, Uparkote, Gambhir pura, Mahendra Nagar, Saray Sultani, Janak Puri and Vikram Colony are some of the residential areas in old Aligarh.

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References

1. ^ ^{a b c d} History of Aligarh
2. ^ ^{a b} Britannica
3. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Aligarh
4. ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
5. ^ Census of India 2001
6. ^ Times of India

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External links

• Aligarh First Advanced Web portal :: Free Aligarh Yellow Pages :: Bringing Aligarh City online
• Aligarh.Com :: Aligarians' Own Space
• Aligarh Muslim University