Aligarh

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Geography

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1. Where is Aligarh?Uttar Pradesh, India
2. How many people live in Aligarh?Approximately 874,227 (as of 2011)
3. How big is Aligarh?Specific area not provided in source
4. What is the capital of Aligarh?Administrative headquarters of Aligarh district
5. What language do people speak in Aligarh?Hindi and Urdu are commonly spoken
6. When was Aligarh built?Recorded history begins in the 12th century (as Kol)

Delhi Sultanate: A historical Islamic empire that ruled parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 13th to the 16th century.
Mughal Empire: A powerful empire that dominated the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th to the mid-19th century.
Aligarh Movement: A significant socio-educational reform movement initiated in British India aimed at modernizing Muslim society.
Mohammadan Anglo-Oriental College: The precursor institution to Aligarh Muslim University, established in 1875.