Aligarh district is situated in the Northern side of the state of Uttar Pradesh. Aligarh is the district headquarters. The Aligarh district forms a part of the Aligarh division. The population is majorly occupied by the Muslims. The city of Agra is close to Delhi and is about 90 kilometers from there. Not only is the city the district headquarters, but also it is the headquarters for Aligarh police range and Aligarh division. According to the latest census, it is occupied by more than seven lacs people. The city is the giant of educational institutions. It has some world class institute including the Aligarh Muslim University. Thus, it is also known as the Mecca of Education. The city has raised many learned souls. The founding father of Pakistan, Sir Mohammad Iqbal was a student in Agra. Apart from this, Agra is also known for its lock industry and locks from this place are exported to all over the world.

Aligarh History

The Bargujar Chief protested against the destruction of the Hindu temples in the year 1753. The fort of Koil was occupied by Surajmal, the Jat ruler in the year 1753, his accomplices being Jai Singh of Jaipur and the Muslim Army. But Raja Bahadur Singh, the Bargujar Chief continued his battle from another fort and was defeated and killed in the Battle of Ghasera. All women committed Jahaur. The fort of Koil was renamed Ramgarh until Najaf Khan, a shia commander captured it and renamed it to Aligarh. Aligarh Fort was actually constructed by French engineers under the guidance of French Officers Benode Boigne and Perron.

The second Anglo-Maratha war led to the Battle of Aligarh at the Aligarh Fort on September 1, 1803. The Duke of Wellingtons regiment or the 76th regiment undertook the control of the Fort from the French officer Perron and claimed their rule. In 1804, the second, third and fourth divisions of the British Empire along with Anupshahr and Sikandra Rao merged with the then Aligarh and gave rise to the present Aligarh. Mr Claude Russell was appointed the first Collector of the new district on August 1, 1804.

Aligarh Climate

The district of Agra experiences a humid subtropical climate and is influenced by the monsoons. Like most of the state, the summer season starts by April, May being the hottest month. The maximum temperature reaches up to 33 degrees. The months of June to October the monsoon months and the rains in these months account for the overall annual rainfall. Winters set in by December and last until February. The temperature during winters ranges from 12-16 degrees. Winters are usually mild with some fog.