Aligarh
Aligarh is a city in the Uttar Pradesh state of India. Aligarh has a population of half a million. It is most famous for being the home of Aligarh University. The city is located about 100 miles from New Delhi.
The city was originally established as a fort in the 12th century, and was known as Koil. The name was changed to Aligarh in 1776 upon the building of an important fort there. It was taken by the British in 1803. The remains of the ancient fort still stand 3 km north of the town. Mohammedan Anglo Oriental College that would eventually become Aligarh University was established in 1864. Many railways passed near the city allowing it to grow extensively.
Location of Aligarh city with respect to Delhi and Agra.
The city is located on a plain between the Ganges and Jumna Rivers. The Grand Trunk Road passes through the city.
A church in Naqvi Park, Aligarh. (A lesser known part of Aligarh).
