Aligarh
| 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 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