75-466: 27°55′42″N 78°03′26″E / 27.9284684°N 78.0571125°E / 27.9284684; 78.0571125 Aligarh Fort ( Aligarh Qila ) is located in the patwari nagla city of Aligarh , Uttar Pradesh . It is also called "Aligarh Qila". Most part of it is damaged and only ruins remain. The fort is situated near the Grand Trunk Road and consists of a regular polygon surrounded by
150-442: A Commissioner looks for four districts of Aligarh Division (Aligarh, Etah , Hathras , Kasganj ). According to the 2011 Census, Aligarh has a total population of 874,408, of which 461,772 are males and 412,636 are females. Population in the age range 0–6 years is 119,543. The literacy rate is 59.15%, of which the male literacy rate is 63.42% and female literacy rate is 54.37%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Aligarh
225-944: A black board akin to stock prices. Mathura is home to the Uttar Pradesh Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary University , the first of its kind in the state and the fourth in the country to be made independent veterinary universities. The University is located on the Mathura-Agra road, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Mathura. Many schools like Parmeshwari Devi Dhanuka , Hanuman Prashad Dhanuka , Kanha Makhan Public School , Kanha Makhan Millenium School , Amarnath Vidya Ashram , Sacred Heart, Mathura , St. Dominics , Ramanlal Shorawala , SRBS International School , Braj shiksha sadan school and Rajiv International School are also located here. Mathura School of Art , style of Buddhist visual art that flourished in
300-693: A center of economic prominence, especially for production of distilled wine. By the mid-13th century, the town commanded enough importance for (would-be Sultan) Ghiyas ud din Balban to erect a minaret. Under the Khiljis and Tughlaqs, the prominence continued unabated; it had become an iqta by the times of Alauddin Khalji . Kol is mentioned in Ibn Battuta 's Rihla , when Ibn Battuta, along with 15 ambassadors representing Ukhaantu Khan , emperor of
375-687: A demon called Lavanasura and claims the land. Afterwards, the place came to be known as Madhuvan as it was thickly wooded, then Madhupura and later Mathura. In the 6th century BCE Mathura became the capital of the Surasena mahajanapada . The city was later ruled by the Maurya empire (4th to 2nd centuries BC) and the Shunga Empire dynasty (2nd century BC). It may have come under the control of Indo-Greeks some time between 180 BCE and 100 BC. It then reverted to local rule before being conquered by
450-583: A gift to Gopala Bhatta Gosvami who built the temple. There is no deity of Radharani in this temple, but a crown is kept next to Krishna signifying her presence. Jaipur Temple which was built by Sawai Madhav Singh, the Maharaja of Jaipur in 1917, is a richly embellished and opulent temple located in Vrindaban. The fine hand - carved sandstone is of unparalleled workmanship. The temple is dedicated to Radha Madhav. Shahji Temple , another temple at Vrindavan,
525-823: A little too dry to be a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate ( Cwa ). Summers start in April and are hot with temperatures peaking in May. The average temperature range is 28–38 °C (82–100 °F). The monsoon season starts in late June, continuing until early October, bringing high humidity. Aligarh gets most of its annual rainfall of 800 millimetres (31 in) during these months. Temperatures then decrease, and winter sets in December, and continues until February. Temperatures range between 2–11 °C (36–52 °F). Winters in Aligarh are generally mild, but 2011–12 experienced
600-411: A resemblance particularly evident in the colossal standing Buddha images of the early Kushān period. In these, and in the more representative seated Buddhas, the overall effect is one of enormous energy. The shoulders are broad, the chest swells, and the legs are firmly planted with feet spaced apart. These days, around 1,000 craftsmen are involved in making wall hangings at Holi gate and Chowk Bazaar in
675-726: A simulation of an overall NBC (nuclear-chemical-biological) environment. The aim was to show operational ability in high intensity, short duration and 'sudden' battles. Mathura is governed by a number of bodies, the most important being the Mathura Nagar Nigam (Municipal Corporation), which is responsible for the master planning of the city. Now the responsibilities of planning of the city as well as urban areas ( including nagar nigam ) handed over to MATHURA-VRINDAVAN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (in brief- "M V D A"). The Authority established in 1977. Mathura Lok Sabha constituency elects MP from this district. In 2019 Hema Malini (BJP) won
750-525: A very broad and deep ditch. The fort was built during the time of Ibrahim Lodi by Muhammad, son of Umar the governor of Kol (Aligarh city is subset of this greater set) in 1524–25. Sabit Khan, who was the governor of this region during the time of Farrukh Siyar and Muhammad Shah, rebuilt the fort. It became a fortress of great importance under Madhavrao I Scindia in 1759; it was the depot where he drilled and organized his battalions in European fashion with
825-528: Is 140 km from New Delhi. It is one of the Division of UPSRTC. Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) buses serve cities all over the state and cities in Uttarakhand , Rajasthan , Madhya Pradesh and Haryana . Aligarh City has three UPSRTC bus stations: There are buses plying from Aligarh to Delhi at frequent intervals via 1) Khair, Tappal, Palval, Faridabad, Delhi - The route
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#1732782783471900-412: Is 15 km from the city. Narora Atomic Power Station is located 50 km from Aligarh. Aligarh is associated with an applique and embroidery art known as phool patti ka kaam . Aligarh has several popular landmarks. Most notable few of them are Aligarh Fort , Jama Masjid, Khereshwar Temple which is the birthplace of Swami Shri Haridas Ji, Dor fortress (1524), which is now in ruins, lies at
975-431: Is 31.6% in comparison with the state average of 33.1%. But the most alarming statistic is that of mothers who had at least 3 antenatal care visits during the last pregnancy, which is only 21% as compared to the state average of 64.4%. One of the major contributors in the economy of Uttar Pradesh are Mathura Industries. Mathura Refinery located in the city is one of the biggest oil refineries of Asia. This oil refinery of
1050-485: Is a big centre for production of cotton materials;prominent among them being pure white bleached cotton sarees for women and dhotis for men, and cotton niwar tapes for beds. It is also a hub for production of milk based sweet meats, prominent among them being mathura Pedas and burfis. Renowned as the place where rivers of milk flowed, Mathura till today boasts of Milk trading centres where you can buy any amount of fresh milk where rates vary every few minutes and are notified on
1125-577: Is a few metres away from birthplace of Krishna. It was built in 1815 by Seth Gokuldas Parikh, Treasurer of Gwalior . According to the 2011 census Mathura district has a population of 2,547,184, roughly equal to the nation of Kuwait or the US state of Nevada . This gives it a ranking of 167th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 761 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,970/sq mi). Its population growth rate over
1200-424: Is a sacred ground, a field of active power, a place where Moksha , final release can be obtained. The Garuda Purana enumerates seven cities as giver of Moksha, They are Ayodhya , Mathura, Māyā , Kāsi , Kāñchī , Avantikā , Puri and Dvārāvatī . Shri Krishna Janmbhoomi is a Hindu temple complex located in heart of city of Mathura . Hindus consider it as one of the most sacred place as they believe that
1275-593: Is administered by Nagar Nigam Aligarh (Municipal Corporation), which is responsible for performing civic administrative functions administered by Mayor and Municipal Commissioner (PCS Officer). Infrastructure development of the city is looked after by the Aligarh Development Authority (ADA) administered by Divisional Commissioner (chairman) and vice-chairman (PCS Officer). Aligarh is the headquarters of Aligarh Police Range and Aligarh Division . A DIG looks after Aligarh for legal condition and law;
1350-591: Is between 100,000 and 125,000 per day, whereas on festive and auspicious days it is over twice the population of urban area. The majority of people in Mathura are Hindus. Muslims are equally divided between rural and urban areas while the Hindu population is mainly rural. Languages of Mathura district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 75.20% of the population in the district spoke Hindi , 22.25% Braj and 0.81% Urdu as their first language. Mathura
1425-496: Is built on a small rise north of the Aligarh Muslim University at Barouli Road. It has steep ravines, over 30 feet high, on every side, and bastions in every angle on the walls. Currently, Aligarh fort is under the care of Aligarh Muslim University as a protected site of Archeological Survey of India. The university uses part of the internal area fort as location for its department of Botany. The fort has been
1500-477: Is held at the exhibition ground in January and February. The land Numaish Ground was donated by Nawab Rehmat Ullah Khan Sherwani . The cultural shows take place at three grand stages (Kohinoor, Krishnanjali and Muktakash). In all, more than 150 stage events featuring artists from across India take place during a period of 28–30 days. Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is one of the oldest central universities. It
1575-414: Is located at 27°17′N 77°25′E / 27.28°N 77.41°E / 27.28; 77.41 . It has an average elevation of 174 metres (570 feet ). The climate of Mathura is tropical extreme with very hot summers with temperatures rising beyond 44 °C, and cold and foggy winters with the temperature dipping to 5 °C. The average rainfall is 793 mm, received mostly during
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#17327827834711650-540: Is located at the coordinates 27°53′N 78°05′E / 27.88°N 78.08°E / 27.88; 78.08 . It has an elevation of approximately 178 metres (587 feet). The city is in the middle portion of the doab , the land between the Ganges and the Yamuna rivers. The Grand Trunk Road passes through it via NH-91 is 134 km from capital of India. Aligarh has a hot semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSh )
1725-460: Is located near Kesi Ghat in Vrindaban and also called as Kesi temple. Radharaman Temple is another name of ancient Hindu god Krishna which means "one who gives pleasure to Radha". The seva puja of Radharamana was established in 1542, after the Deity self-manifested from a saligram-sila. Also kept in this temple is the wooden sitting place (hoki) and shawl (chaddar) or Chaitanya, that he gave as
1800-461: Is made up of white marble. Idols of Radha Krishna and Sita Rama are present on the ground floor and first floor respectively. The whole premises of temple is covered with different art works depicting the pastimes of Radha Krishna. Sri Vrindavan-Chandra Mandir (HKM Vrindavan), located in Vrindavan, is a replica of that supreme Goloka Vrindavana in the spiritual sky. It was inaugurated in 2006 on
1875-462: Is managed by followers of Vallabhacarya. The temple is fairly interesting architecturally. People engaged in Bhajan Kirtan inside temple before daily morning prayer (Mangla Aarti gives an impression of festival and celebration. Gita Mandir is situated at a distance of nearly five kilometers from Mathura Junction (in way of Vrindaban from Matura city) is an attraction of Mathura. The mandir
1950-423: Is over, the figures are adorned with colourful stars and mica pieces to make them attractive. One of the most brilliant art works of Mathura School of Paintings is Goddess Lakshmi in the midst of lotus flowers. Mathura is one of the seven most holy places for Hindus in India. Ayodhyā Mathurā Māyā Kāsi Kāñchī Avantikā I Purī Dvārāvatī chaiva saptaitā moksadāyikāh II - Garuḍa Purāṇa I XVI .14 A Kṣetra
2025-664: Is part of Agra division . Total area of Mathura district is 3340 sq. km. There are 5 tehsils in Mathura district. Mathura has an ancient history. The district lies in the centre of the cultural region of Braj . According to the Archaeological Survey of India plaque at the Mathura Museum , the city is mentioned in the oldest Indian epic, the Ramayana . In the epic, the Ikshvaku prince Shatrughna slays
2100-591: Is the 53rd most populous city in India . The recorded history of Aligarh begins in the 12th century, under the name Kol. Kol was a major city of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire , serving as both a political and economic centre. Beginning with a major rebuilding of the Aligarh Fort in the 16th century, the city was renamed several times before eventually settling on the current name, Aligarh, in
2175-624: Is under construction between Khair and Palval and should be strictly avoided by cars. No toll charges. 2) Khair, Tappal, Yamuna expressway, Noida, Greater Noida, Delhi, Gurgaon - Best and recommended route for Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon. Toll Charges are ₹120 between Aligarh and Delhi. 3) Old GT Road, Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, Delhi - NH 91 - It is a 6-lane highway. Toll charges are ₹285. Following Highways are connected to Aligarh: Aligarh City has Mahanagar Bus Service (City Bus Service) which provides local transport to Aligarh. Apart from this an Air-conditioned Electronic Bus Service has been running within
2250-759: The Indian Oil Corporation is a highly technologically advanced oil refinery. Mathura Refinery is the first in Asia and third in the world to receive the coveted ISO-14001 certification for Environment Management System in 1996. Textile printing industry that includes both sari-printing and fabric dyeing and silver ornaments manufacturing are major industrial contributors to the region. Majority of these silver ornaments include silver jewellery and statues for gods and goddesses including Krishna. Apart from these other industries are water tap manufacturing units and other decorative and household items. Mathura also
2325-517: The Indo-Scythians during the 1st century BC. Mathuran art and culture reached its zenith under the Kushan dynasty which had Mathura as one of their capitals, the other being Purushapura ( Peshawar ). The dynasty had kings with the names of Kujula Kadphises , Kanishka , Huvishka and Vasudeva I . Megasthenes , writing in the early 3rd century BC, mentions Mathura as a great city under
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2400-618: The Mongol Chinese Yuan dynasty , travelled to Kol city en route to the coast at Cambay (in Gujarat ) in 1341. According to Battuta, it would appear that the district was then in a very disturbed state since the escort of the Emperor's embassy had to assist in relieving Jalali from an attacking body of Hindus and lost an officer in the fight. Ibn Batuta calls Kol "a fine town surrounded by mango groves". From these same groves
2475-566: The Sultanate of Delhi from 1489 to 1517. Sikander Lodhi earned the epithet of 'But Shikan', the 'Destroyer of Hindu deities'. The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb , built the city's Jami Masjid . The noteworthy fact is that the exact place of birth of Krishna, according to historians, is in the place of worship of the Hindus, though the mosque was built near the birthplace of Krishna. The bigger Krishna shrine, better known as Dwarkadheesh temple
2550-483: The "Lila Sthan" (the place of the divine passion play) of Krishna, lies the temple that is a must visit destination for devotees completing the 84 kosh Vraj Parikrama Yatra. The temple is centuries old and is the first Indian temple that is dedicated to the divine couple and their Ashta Sakhi's - the eight "companions" of Radha who were intimately involved in her love play with the Krishna. The Ashta Sakhis are mentioned in
2625-575: The "Satrap" Vanaspara, who are known from an inscription discovered in Sarnath , and dated to the 3rd year of Kanishka (c 130 AD), in which they were paying allegiance to the Kushans. Mathura served as one of the Kushan Empire 's two capitals from the first to the third centuries. Fa Xian mentions the city, as a centre of Buddhism about AD 400; while his successor Xuanzang , who visited
2700-575: The 3 line text of these inscriptions are in Brahmi script and were translated as: "In the 116th year of the Greek kings..." The Indo-Scythian satraps of Mathura are sometimes called the "Northern Satraps", as opposed to the " Western Satraps " ruling in Gujarat and Malwa . After Rajuvula , several successors are known to have ruled as vassals to the Kushans , such as the "Great Satrap" Kharapallana and
2775-445: The Aligarh district was formed by the union of the second, third and fourth British divisions with the addition of Anupshahr from Muradabad and Sikandra Rao from Etawa. On 1 August 1804, Claude Russell was appointed the first Collector of the new district. Aligarh district is divided into five tehsils , namely Kol Tehsil , Khair Tehsil , Atrauli , Gabhana and Iglas . These tehsils are further divided into 12 blocks. The city
2850-658: The French engineers under the control of de Boigne and Perron. Presently, the fort houses a small primary school within its premises. On its front side the new building of the Dawakhana Tibya college, Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh is situated. On its back side there is the Street Number 1 of the Fort Enclave (a posh colony of the university teachers). The back side ( south) of the fort is now identified by
2925-491: The Mathura, from the 2nd century bc to the 12th century A.D; its most distinctive contributions were made during the Kushan and Gupta periods (1st–6th century A.d). Images in the mottled red sandstone from the nearby Sīkri quarries are found widely distributed over north central India, attesting to Mathurā's importance as an exporter of sculpture. The Mathura School images are related to the earlier yakṣa (male nature deity) figures,
3000-594: The Rasa Lila with his beloved Radha and her sakhis. On these nights, devotees have reported hearing the sound of the anklets, beating in tune to a divine melody. Govind Deo Temple was once a seven storeyed structure built in the form of a Greek cross. It is said that the Emperor Akbar donated some of the red sandstone that had been brought for the Red Fort at Agra, for the construction of this temple. Built at
3075-576: The aid of French soldier Benoît de Boigne . During the Battle of Ally Ghur in 1803, it was captured from the Marathas under the leadership of a French officer Perron by Lord Gerard Lake 's British army. After that it was strengthened and improved. In the rebellion of 1857 the troops stationed at Aligarh mutinied, but abstained from murdering their officers, who, with the other residents and ladies and children, succeeded in reaching Hathras. The fort
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3150-642: The ancient texts of Puranas and the Bhagavata Purana . The temple is called Shree Radha Ras Bihari Ashta Sakhi Mandir and it is home to the divine Rasa Lila of Krishna and Radharani . It is located in close proximity to the Banke Bihari Temple . Legend has it that the Shree Radha Rasa Behari Ashta Sakhi Mandir is one of the two places in Mathura, Vrindavan where the Krishna actually indulges in
3225-556: The city in 634 AD, which he mentions as Mot'ulo, and said that it contained twenty Buddhist monasteries and five Brahmanical temples. Later, he went east to Thanesar , Jalandhar in the eastern Punjab , before climbing up to visit predominantly Theravada monasteries in the Kullu valley and turning southward again to Bairat and then Mathura, on the Yamuna river . The city was sacked and many of its temples destroyed by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1018 and again by Sikandar Lodhi , who ruled
3300-530: The city since January 2022. Aligarh Airport , Situated on NH 91, Dhanipur, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It is Also known as Dhanipur Air Strip/Dhanipur Hawai Patti. This airport is also used as flying Club. The Government of Uttar Pradesh signed a memorandum of understanding with the Airports Authority of India in February 2014 for the development of the airport. At this time direct flight started by
3375-495: The city's centre, its site is in the area now called Upper Fort (Balai Qila) and is occupied by an 18th-century mosque. The area Shah Jamal is very famous for a Sufi saint Syed Shah Jamal is also known as Shamsul Arifeen, of whom the tomb is located at Shahjamal area and surrounded by a graveyard. The Sufi Saint is mentioned by Ibn Battuta in his book The Travels of Ibn Battuta . The saint is said to be of Sufi Chishtiya order. The Annual Cultural Exhibition, popularly known as Numaish,
3450-475: The coils of the sacred Shesha-nag. The temple built in the Dravidian style has a tall gopuram (gateway) of six storeys and a gold - plated Dhwaja stambha, 50 feet high. A water tank and a picturesque garden lie within the temple enclosure. The annual festival of Jal Vihar of the presiding deity is performed with great pomp and splendour at the tank. The temple is also known for its `Brahmotsdav' celebration during
3525-450: The company initiated production of locks on a small scale here. Aligarh is famous for its brass hardware and sculptures. The city has many manufacturers, exporters, and suppliers involved in the brass, bronze, iron and aluminium industries. Indian Diecasting Industries which manufactures aluminium and zinc die-casting parts is located at Sasni Gate in Aligarh. Harduaganj Thermal Power Station (also referred as Kasimpur Power House )
3600-530: The decade 2001-2011 was 22.53%. Mathura has a sex ratio of 858 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 72.65%. 29.68% of the population lived in urban areas. Scheduled Castes made up 19.89% of the population. The district has about 1,600,000 voters, including 3,00,000 Jat people , 1,50,000 Thakur , 1,70,000 Brahmin and 150,000 Dhangars . Mathura receives a large number of daily visitors besides pilgrims who stay for an average of 3 days. Mathura's urban area's floating population on normal days
3675-444: The election. Health care facilities in Mathura are provided by Central, State and Local government facilities, besides numerous private providers. As per the recent District Level Household and Facility Survey (DLHS-3) 2007 – 2008, only 33% of currently married women are using a modern method of contraception, which is lower than the state average of 34.8%. Usage of any modern method, though, is higher in Mathura (29.4%) in comparison to
3750-414: The environs of Kol would appear to have acquired the name Sabzabad or "the green country". In the reign of Akbar , Kol was made a Sirkar and included the dasturs of Marahra, Kol ba Haveli, Thana Farida and Akbarabad. Akbar and Jahangir visited Kol on hunting expeditions. Jahangir clearly mentions the forest of Kol, where he killed wolves. During the time of Ibrahim Lodhi , Muhammad, son of Umar,
3825-422: The fort of Koil. Bahadur Singh continued the battle from another fort and died fighting in what is known as the "Battle of Ghasera". It was renamed Ramgarh and Rao Durjan Singh Poonia of Bijauli was made the kiledar of the fort. When a Persian Mughal Shia commander, Najaf Khan , captured Ramgarh, he renamed it and gave it its present name of Aligarh. Aligarh Fort (also called Aligarh Qila), as it stands today,
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#17327827834713900-411: The lowest temperature of 1 °C. The fog and cold snaps are extreme. The city is an agricultural trade centre. Agricultural product processing and manufacturing are important. Aligarh is an important business center of Uttar Pradesh and is most famous for its lock industry. Aligarh locks are exported across the world. In 1870, Johnson & Co. was the first English lock firm in Aligarh. In 1890,
3975-525: The mid-1700s. It is notable as the seat of Aligarh Muslim University , which was founded here as Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College in 1875, initiating the Aligarh Movement . Written references to the city commence only from 12th century onward; however, archaeological records suggest that the town used to be inhabited by Jains. The area of Aligarh before the Ghurid conquest of the region was under
4050-463: The monsoons from July to September. Region of Mathura was added to British territory in 1803 A.D. Till 1832 A.D, when Mathura was recognised as district, the region was partly administered from Agra and partly from Sadabad . Mathura is the home for Indian I Corps (Strike Formation) within the Indian Army's Central Command, hosting Strike I Corps headquarters in a large classified area in
4125-543: The month of Chaitra (March - April), more popularly known as the `Rath ka Mela'. The ten-day-long celebrations are marked by the pulling of the rath (the chariot car) by the devotees from the temple to the adjoining gardens. Jugal Kishor Temple was built in the 17th century after Emperor Akbar's visit to Vridaban in the year 1570, he ordered four temples to be built by the Gaudya Vaisnavas, which were Madana-mohana, Govindaji, Gopinatha and Jugal Kisore. The temple
4200-547: The most auspicious day of Sri Rama Navami day. The temple is housed in an ultra-modern geodesic structure with a traditional gopuram based on khajuraho style of architecture, greeting pilgrims at the entrance. The major festivals of the temple are Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Sri Radhashtami, Kartik Fest (7-day festival during Govardhan Puja time) and Gaura Purnima. Grand abhishekas are performed for Sri Sri Radha Vrindavan-chandra during festivals such as Radhashtami and Janmashtami. Shree Radha Ras Bihari Ashta Sakhi Temple : In Vrindavan,
4275-643: The name Μέθορα ( Méthora ). The Indo-Scythians (aka Sakas or Shakas ) conquered the area of Mathura over Indian kings around 60 BCE. The district was then ruled by the Guptas and the Vardhas(Harsha) before falling into the hands of local Rajput and Jat rulers The findings of ancient stone inscriptions in Maghera , a town 17 kilometres (11 mi) from Mathura, provide historical artifacts giving more details on this era of Mathura. The opening of
4350-626: The office ( Arafaat, Street Number-1 Fort Enclave) of the National Society for Educational Empowerment of the Masses ( NASEEM) an NGO working particularly for Have-not sections of the locality. To protect the remains of this historic fort its out-boundaries were constructed [as per the 100 m rule of the (ASI)] by the Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh during the tenure of Mr. Mahmoodurrahman the vice chancellor of
4425-433: The outskirts of the city known as Mathura Cantonment (Central Command itself has its headquarters at Lucknow ). It hosts Strike Infantry units, Air Defence units, Armoured Divisions, Engineer brigades, Aritillery Units and classified units of Strategic Nuclear Command . Corps I is primarily responsible for western borders of India. In 2007 during Exercise Ashwamedha, all the armoured, artillery and infantry divisions performed
4500-474: The pilgrim town of Mathura. These wall hangings delve on religious themes and mostly revolve around Radha and Krishna seated on a swing, Krishna playing flute along with Radha and Gopis, Krishna with herds of cattle, Goddess Saraswati, Vaishno Devi and Vishnu. Wall hangings have the gods and goddesses in highly embellished form, marking the highpoints of the Mathura School of Paintings. Once the brush work
4575-461: The regional airline Flybig from Lucknow to Aligarh and vice versa under the RCS-UDAN scheme. The nearest international airport from Aligarh is Indira Gandhi International Airport , New Delhi . It is 140 km from Aligarh. Another nearest airport from Aligarh is Agra Airport , Agra . It is about 98 Km from Aligarh Mathura district Mathura district is situated along the banks of
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#17327827834714650-530: The river Yamuna is a district of Uttar Pradesh state of north-central India . The historic city of Mathura is the district headquarters. Mathura district is home to many important sites associated with goddess Radha and Lord Krishna , who was born in Mathura and grew up in the nearby town of Vrindavan . Both cities are some of the most sacred sites in the Vaishnava tradition, making Mathura district an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. The District
4725-403: The seat of many governors and other rulers of this land, including Sabit Khan, Maharaja Surajmal in 1753 and mentioned Madhavrao Scindia in 1759. The fort was expanded three times in 1753 by lieutenant Banasaur, commanding officer of contemporary ruler Maharaja Surajmal , to include a basement, an explosives warehouse and an air cooled kitchen. Aligarh fort, as it stands today, is the work of
4800-403: The state's average of 26.7%. The percentage of IUD, Pill and Condom usage is again below the state average. The DLHS 3 estimates unmet Family Planning need in Mathura at 38.9%: 9.8% unmet need for spacing methods and 29.1% unmet need for limiting methods. The percentage of birth of order 3 and above is quite high at 46.9%. Mathura has lesser percentage of girls marrying before 18 years of age, which
4875-520: The sway of Dor Rajputs in 12th century. In 1194, Qutb-ud-din Aibak mounted a successful invasion of the region and Hisam-ud-din Ulbak was installed as the first Muslim governor; court-historian Hasan Nizami noted Kol to be "one of the most celebrated fortresses of Hind". Beginning the 13th century, the place featured — as Kol or Koil — in multiple Persian (as well as non-Persian) Sultanate sources as
4950-452: The temple stands on the same place where ancient Hindu god Krishna was born. The complex have a Keshavdev temple where spiritual environment could be felt during morning prayer (Mangla Aarti ). The temple complex have a museum, where numerous articles excavated from the site related to story of Sri Krishna’a birth are displayed. Dwarkadheesh Temple , built in 1814, is a temple near the banks of Yamuna river in Mathura city. This temple
5025-577: The varsity. Aligarh Aligarh ( ; formerly known as Koil ) is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India . It is the administrative headquarters of Aligarh district , and lies 342 kilometres (213 mi) northwest of state capital Lucknow and approximately 130 kilometres (81 mi) southeast of the capital, New Delhi . The cities and districts which adjoin Aligarh are: Gautam Buddha Nagar , Bulandshahr , Sambhal , Badaun , Kasganj , Hathras , Etah and Mathura , as well as Palwal district of Haryana . As of 2011, Aligarh
5100-454: The world's tallest temple under-construction at Mathura . At cost of ₹ 300 crore (US$ 36 million) it will be one of the most expensively built temple in world by ISKCON . Prem Mandir is a religious and spiritual complex situated on a 54-acre site on the outskirts of Vrindavan, is one of the newest temples dedicated to Radha Krishna . The temple structure was established by spiritual guru Kripalu Maharaj. The main structure of temple
5175-404: Was 68.5%, of which male literacy rate was 62.9% and the female literacy rate was 70.8%. The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes have a population of 138,184 and 332 respectively. There were 147,363 households in Aligarh as of 2011. The city lies in the cultural region of Braj . Languages in Aligarh (2011) Hindi is the most spoken language. Urdu is the second-largest language. Aligarh
5250-512: Was built by Birla, one of the leading industrial powers of India. The architecture of the temple attracts tourists from all over India. The whole of Gita, the sacred book of the Hindus, is inscribed on the temple. Carvings and paintings also enhance the temple. There is an image of Krishna is present in the sanctum of the Mandir. Rangaji Temple , built in 1851 is dedicated to Ranganatha or Rangaji depicted as Vishnu in his sheshashayi pose, resting on
5325-548: Was built by French engineers under the control of French officers Benoît de Boigne and Perron . The Battle of Aligarh was fought on 1 September 1803 during the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803–1805) at Aligarh Fort . The British 76th Regiment , now known as the Duke of Wellington's Regiment besieged the fort, which was under the control of the French officer Perron , and established British rule. In 1804,
5400-468: Was designed and built in 1876 by a wealthy jeweller, Shah Kundan Lal of Lucknow. The deities at the temple are popularly known as the Chhote Radha Raman. Noted for its architecture and marble sculpture, the temple has twelve spiral columns each 15 feet high. The `Basanti Kamra' - the darbar hall is famed for its Belgian glass chandeliers and fine paintings. Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir is
5475-696: Was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan as Madrasatul Uloom Musalmanan-e-Hind in 1875–78 which later became Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College). It was designed to train Muslims for government services in India and prepare them for advanced training in British universities. The Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College became Aligarh Muslim University in 1920. It is famous for its Law, Medical, and Engineering courses. Ibn Sina Academy of Medieval Medicine and Sciences maintains 'Museum on History of Medicine and Sciences' and 'Museum on Arts, Culture and Orientalism'. It
5550-1112: Was established by a family Hakim Syed Zillur Rahman and Syed Ziaur Rahman at the heart of the city and near a busy market of Dodhpur. Aligarh Junction railway station is the primary station for Aligarh city and is a major stop on the Delhi-Kolkata route. It is an A-Class railway station. It is one of the oldest railway station of this route. It connects Aligarh to the states of West Bengal , Odisha , Bihar , Jharkhand , north-east and most of Uttar Pradesh, and important stations of cities such as New Delhi railway station , Mumbai Central , Kolkata , Bhopal Junction railway station , Indore , Jammu , Gwalior , Lucknow , Jhansi , Puri , Kanpur Central railway station , Etawah Junction railway station , Tundla Junction railway station , Agra Cantonment railway station and Varanasi . Aligarh railway station handles over 136 trains daily (in both directions) and serves around 204,000 passengers every day. Aligarh has one Branch Railway Line to Bareily. Aligarh City has following railway stations: Aligarh
5625-415: Was the governor of Kol. He built a fort at Kol and named the city Muhammadgarh, after himself, in 1524–25. Sabit Khan, who was then the governor of this region, rebuilt the old Lodhi fort and named the town Sabitgarh, after himself. The ruler of Koil was Bargujar King Bahadur Singh who, in 1753, rose against the destruction of Hindu temples. The Jat ruler, Surajmal , with consent of Safdar Jang , occupied
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