About Aligarh

Aligarh(pronunciation (helpinfo), Hindi: , Urdu: ) is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located about 90 miles (140km) south-east of New Delhi. The administrative headquarters of Aligarh District, Aligarh Police Range and Aligarh Division are located there. It has a population of 669,087, according to the 2011 census. The city is mostly known as a university town, alluding to the famous Aligarh Muslim University located there. Several intellectuals have been associated with this university; Sir Muhammad Iqbal, who is also regarded as one of the founding fathers of Pakistan, is the most famous. Aligarh has been also historically famed for its lock industry and is called the City of Locks in local vernacular. Before the 18th century, Aligarh was known as Kol or Koil. The name Kol referred to the entire district, and its geographical limits would occasionally change. The origin of the name is obscure. In some ancient texts, Kol has been referred...