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|presidency=[[Bengal]] | |||
|image=[[Image:Aligarh.jpg|310px]] | |||
|coordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=27.896546,78.07366&z=14&t=h&hl=en 27.893754°N 78.068142°E] | |||
|altitude=178 m (584 ft) | |||
|presentname=Aligarh | |||
|stateprovince=Uttar Pradesh | |||
|country=India | |||
}} | |||
Aligarh was the scene of the [[Battle of Alighur 1803]] in the [[2nd Maratha War]]. It is situated about 75 miles south-east of [[Delhi]] | |||
Aligarhs Civil Station lies north-east of the city. The old cantonment was abolished in 1869 and the old cemetery from 1802 is near the fort. | |||
== Murrays Handbook 1933 == | |||
Murrays 1993 Handbook lists the following: | |||
'''Dak Bungalow:''' Kellner's Refreshments and Sleeping Rooms <br> | |||
'''Bank:''' Imperial Bank <br> | |||
'''Missions:''' American Methodist Episcopal, R.C., and C.M.S. Church <br> | |||
'''Petrol Stores and Motor Accessories:''' Edulji Bottlewala, Railway Road <br> | |||
== Recommended Links == | |||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aligarh Wikipedia-Aligarh] | |||
Revision as of 20:20, 7 February 2008
| Aligarh | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
| Coordinates: | 27.893754°N 78.068142°E |
| Altitude: | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Aligarh |
| State/Province: | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country: | India |
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Aligarh was the scene of the Battle of Alighur 1803 in the 2nd Maratha War. It is situated about 75 miles south-east of Delhi
Aligarhs Civil Station lies north-east of the city. The old cantonment was abolished in 1869 and the old cemetery from 1802 is near the fort.
Murrays Handbook 1933
Murrays 1993 Handbook lists the following:
Dak Bungalow: Kellner's Refreshments and Sleeping Rooms
Bank: Imperial Bank
Missions: American Methodist Episcopal, R.C., and C.M.S. Church
Petrol Stores and Motor Accessories: Edulji Bottlewala, Railway Road