The city of Aligarh is situated in state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Located at a short drive from Indian capital New Delhi the city commands great religious, economic and historical importance.
Aligarh
The city of Aligarh is situated in state of Uttar Pradesh in India. Located at a short drive from Indian capital New Delhi the city commands great religious, economic and historical importance. The city has developed an image of educational city due to presence of Aligarh Muslim University, which is one of the most renowned universities in India. This university is highly acclaimed by scholars. This university is also werll known for its Islamic education and hence Muslims call it the 'Mecca of Education'. There are various renowned personalities attached to this university. Due to its importance latest news from Aligarh can always be found.
This city is one of the major cities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and its location in the vicinity to Indian capital offers it an edge over others. The city was known earlier by the names of Kol or Koil. However there are no concrete evidences about its name. The early history of the city can be traced back to 12th century AD.
One significant development that marks the history of Aligarh is foundation of Muhammadan Anglo Oriental College in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan.This college latter metamorphosed into Aligarh Muslim University in 1920.
There are various industries in Aligarh that give boost to the economy of the city. This urban hub is well recognized as Taala Nagari or locks city of India. It is home to about 25,000 small and large-scale industries. The economy of the city revolves around agricultural produce and industries.
Aligarh is well accessible by road and rail network. There are numerous tourist attractions in and around Aligarh that include Aligarh Muslim University Campus, Naqvi Park, Old fort, Manglayatan temple, Our Lady Of Fatima and Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences. Accommodations of every range and budget are available in the city.
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UP murder suspect dies due to acid injection, 3 suspended
- 18 May 2013
, Aligarh, Prakash D. told IANS that Etah's Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Mohan
Delhi, NCR teachers suggest best practices for sustaining quality in higher education - 18 May 2013
National Open University, Aligarh Muslim University and Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Sonia Gandhi to lay foundation stone of Jamia's new hostel
- 12 May 2013
, an institution originally established at Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh in 1920
'Indian women must come together to achieve gender equality'
- 11 May 2013
Aligarh, May 11 (IANS) Salma Ansari, wife of Vice President Hamid Ansari, Saturday said that gender equality could only be attained if Indian women, cutting... at a workshop at Advanced Centre for Women's Studies at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU
RBI to phase out Rs 500 notes of 1996 series - 29 Aug 2008
fake currency racket was exposed in Aligarh branch of the SBI bank seizing fake
CBI to probe fake currency racket in Uttar Pradesh - 01 Jan 2008
have seized fake currency from Shameem, Mehandi and Saleem in Aligarh. .... In Aligarh, Momin, Anisuddin and Pramod was arrested. The question... to records, the maximum number of cases last year were registered in Aligarh district
AMU professor nominated for 1.5 mn dollars Zayed Future Energy Prize - 01 Jan 2008
Abu Dhabi, Aug 4 (ANI): Professor Hamid Ali of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has been nominated for the first Zayed Future Energy Prize (ZFEP). Hamid Ali of Petroleum Studies Department at AMU is the first person to be nominated
AMU to honour APJ Kalam - 06 Jun 2008
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has decided to confer Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam an honorary doctorate for his devoted efforts in the field of education and research. The former president will be honoured by the title at the Varsity's
National Bioscience Awards- 2007 conferred on nine scientists - 17 Mar 2008
, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Ramanathan Sowdhamini, National Centre
Government re-imposes ban on SIMI by two years - 08 Feb 2008
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Ban on SIMI
The organisation formed in April 1977 in the Aligarh city of Uttar
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