Moradabad, Industrial city in Uttar Pradesh, India
Moradabad is an industrial city in Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Ramganga River. The city spreads across flat terrain at an elevation of 198 meters, roughly 167 kilometers northeast of New Delhi.
Rustam Khan founded the settlement in 1625 under Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, naming it after prince Murad Bakhsh. The new city replaced the older village of Chaupala that previously stood on this site.
Most residents speak Hindi in everyday life, while Urdu remains alive in certain neighborhoods and among older generations. This language mix shapes street signs, shops and conversations in the markets, where both languages are used side by side.
Auto rickshaws and buses run through most neighborhoods, providing connections to main roads and residential areas. Electric city buses supplement the traditional network and are easier to spot at fixed stops.
Craftsmen here produce brassware in small workshops that often adjoin residential houses and are visible from the street. This metalwork has earned the city its reputation as a major center for brass crafts in northern India.
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