is still prominent for being one of the most historical city of India. The very existence of Aligarh Muslim University, which was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1875 to model the educational pattern and system calls for a special reverence.
Renowned as Mecca of
Education the city is laminated under the fold of brilliant education system
and owing to its importance the Guinness Book of World Records has mentioned
Sir Syed Nagar of Aligarh to be the most educated colony of Asia.
Traveler must understand
that the city is mostly lived by the Muslim community but again within the
historical helms of Aligarh you will surely witness the diversity in religion
and culture. It is very interesting to understand that Aligarh Muslim
University is amongst the most important universities and from here many
dignitaries made their way to influence world politics and world economy. In this
context the name of Muhammad Iqbal who is considered to be the founding father
of Pakistan requires special mention.
According to historical
facts Sir Syed Ahmed Khan when he initiated the prospect tired to model it with
the educational systems of Oxford and Cambridge universities of the UK and in
this context we must clear the view that during that call India was under the
colonial rule of British.
During the hegemony of
colonial leadership the college was renowned as Muhammadan Anglo Oriental
College which was however renamed as Aligarh Muslim University during early
90s.
Before a successive
invasion of Muslims the city was under the administrative call of Rajputs and
the Buddhist figurine and Buddhist evidence very much relates the fact that it
was ruled by the Buddhist empires somewhere down the past. By the end of 11th
century the city again came under the rule of Muslims and got into firm
apprehension during the rule of Qutub-ud-din-Aibak who was the first Muslim
Governor of the area.
Aligarh
as a City Of Lock
Without a hint of doubt
the city is trusted for manufacturing one of the strongest locks in the world
perhaps its availability of raw material and proper marksmanship in making of
locks has made the Region City of Locks.
Presence of link locks and
brass fittings adds more commercial aspect in terms of making locks which in
turn has made the city one of the largest manufacturer of Locks.
Tourist
Attraction around Aligarh
If you think Aligarh is
all about educational patterns, locks manufacturing and historical aspects than
think again because city has one of the most astounding tourist places where
you would surely love spending some time.
Some of the renowned
tourist attractions of Aligarh are Sir Syed Academy Museum, Shekha Lake, Hakim
Karam Hussain Museum, Khereshwar Temple, Baba Barchi Bahadur Dargah, Nagliya,
Dor Fortress, Aligarh fort and many more.
Best
Time to Visit
Expect coming here during
the months of winter season to experience the salubrious weather condition of
the city.
How
to Reach
By train- the nearest
railway station to Aligarh is Aligarh junction.
By air- Delhi
international airport is the nearest option to reach Aligarh