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State: Uttar Pradesh District: Aligarh Famous for/as: Historical Languages: Hindi Best Season: Oct - Mar Weather: Summer 28-40°C, Winter 20-30°C Altitude: 178 m Pincode: 20200x STD code: 0571

Aligarh is a city that is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh in the Aligarh District. Aligarh has many educational institutions and it is known as one of the leading centers for studies in the country. The famous Aligarh Muslim University is located in the city of Aligarh. The town is also famous for being the location of the battle of Ally Ghur which was fought between the British and the French. Aligarh has a long history and there are many places of interest that one can visit in the city.

There are a few villages that are located nearby and some of them are worth visiting. Gorai, Sidarmain, and Mangarhi are the main villages.

The Aligarh Fort is one of the main attractions in the city. Many visitors can be seen in the fort throughout the year. Another fort called the Dor Fort is located near the city center. However it is mainly in ruins at present.

There is an 18th century mosque that is located here as well and one can see the tombs of many Muslim saints here. The Methodist Church, Christ Church and the Church of Association are some of the main churches in the city.