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| − | + | '''Aligarh''', also known as Koil, was the scene of the [[Battle of Alighur 1803]] in the [[2nd Maratha War]]. It is situated about 75 miles south-east of [[Delhi]] | |
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| + | Aligarh's 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. | ||
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| + | Aligrah was a junction between the main line of the [[East Indian Railway]] and a branch of the [[Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway]]. | ||
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== Murrays Handbook 1933 == | == Murrays Handbook 1933 == | ||
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'''Missions:''' American Methodist Episcopal, R.C., and C.M.S. Church <br> | '''Missions:''' American Methodist Episcopal, R.C., and C.M.S. Church <br> | ||
'''Petrol Stores and Motor Accessories:''' Edulji Bottlewala, Railway Road <br> | '''Petrol Stores and Motor Accessories:''' Edulji Bottlewala, Railway Road <br> | ||
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== Recommended Links == | == Recommended Links == | ||
| − | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aligarh | + | |
| + | [http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Aligarh "Aligarh"] ''Love to Know 1911''. | ||
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| + | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aligarh "Aligarh"] ''Wikipedia''. | ||
Revision as of 17:40, 11 December 2008
| Aligarh | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
| Coordinates: | 27.893754°N 78.068142°E |
| Altitude: | 178 m (584 ft) |
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| Place Name: | Aligarh |
| State/Province: | Uttar Pradesh |
| Country: | India |
| Transport links | |
| East Indian Railway Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway | |
Aligarh, also known as Koil, was the scene of the Battle of Alighur 1803 in the 2nd Maratha War. It is situated about 75 miles south-east of Delhi
Aligarh's 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.
Aligrah was a junction between the main line of the East Indian Railway and a branch of the Oudh and Rohilkhand Railway.
Murrays Handbook 1933
Murrays 1933 Handbook lists the following for Aligarh:
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
Recommended Links
"Aligarh" Love to Know 1911.
"Aligarh" Wikipedia.
