Aligarh Tourism

Aligarh is a city in the Northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh that is famous for lock industries and the administrative headquarters of the Aligarh district. It lies 307 kilometres (191 mi) northwest of Kanpur and is approximately 145 kilometres (90 mi) southeast of the capital, New Delhi. Notable as the seat of Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh is one of the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh, and is the 55th largest city in India.
Aligarh was earlier known as Kol, probably after the name of the original tribe that lived there. However, other versions have it that it was named after a mountain or even a sage or demon. During the time of Mughal ruler, Ibrahim Lodi, a fort by the name of Kol was built by Muhammad, son of Umar, who was the governor of Kol. The fort is today the main attraction of the city—however, it is now known as the Aligarh Fort.
The city changed various hands and over the journey it was rechristened as Muhammadgarh, Sabitgarh, Ramgarh and finally Aligarh. Apart from being a major educational centre, Aligarh is also a famous commercial centre of North India. It is the hub of the lock manufacturing industry—an industry that traces its roots to Mughal period. The city is also famous for its brass products and Aligarh Pajamas which can be bought in market places in Aligarh, such as Railway Road Market and Center Point Market.