Aligarh

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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

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