Tourism Destinations In Aligarh

Aligarh, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, 120 km/75 mi southeast of Delhi; population (2001) 667,700. Industries include agricultural manufacturing and processing, engineering, and textiles. Aligarh Muslim University was founded here in 1875 as the Anglo-Oriental College.

There are ancient Buddhist and Hindu remains, but records of the town date only from 1194, when it was a Rajput stronghold administered by Muslim governors. The old city was named Koil, and was mentioned by Ibn Battuta in 1342; Aligarh, meaning ‘high fort’, was the name attached to the fort built in 1524. It passed from the Moguls to the Marathas, and was taken by the British under Lord Lake in 1803. There are lots of tourism destinations in this city to make a tour… Take a look…

Aligarh Fort

Aligarh Fort one of the strongest forts in India, is also called "Aligarh Qila". It is situated on the Grand Trunk road and consists of a regular polygon, surrounded by a very broad and deep ditch. It was built during the time of Ibrahim Lodhi by Muhammad, son of Umar the governor of Kol, in 1524-25. Sabit Khan who was the governor of this region during the time of Farrukh Siyar and Muhammad Shah, further rebuilt the fort. It became a fortress of great importance under Madhavrao I Scindia in 1759, and was the depot where he drilled and organized his battalions in the European fashion with the aid of French soldier Benot de Boigne.

During the Battle of Ally Ghur, it was captured from the Marathas under the leadership of a French officer Perron by Lord Gerard Lake"s British army, in September 1803, since which time it has been much strengthened and improved. In the rebellion of 1857 the troops stationed at Aligarh mutinied.

Aligarh Muslim University Campus

Aligarh Muslim University Campus has the specimens of science, sculptures, terracotta, paintings, textiles and coins in display. A library is attached to the museum.

Chacha Nehru Gyan Pushp

Chacha Nehru Gyan Pushp, established in 1982, is an educational museum located on Ramghat road in Aligarh. It has an assortment of specimens relating to geography, biology and history. Items on display are stamps, coins, rocks, minerals, shells, gems, stones, medals, photocopies of paintings and various drawings, science instruments and equipments, audio visual aids, and dresses of different ages.

Naqvi Park

Naqvi Park is situated on the approach to University Campus.

The Mangalayatan

The Mangalayatan, a Jain pilgrimage complex, is run by Shri Adinath Kund-Kund Kahan Digamber Jain Trust at Aligarh. It is one of the largest Jain religious centers of its kind in India. Spread over an area of 80,000 square yards, the complex is a destination for devotional, social service, educational and socio-religious research activities.