Source: Twitter/TrueIndology

The real name of Aligarh was Ramgarh. It was founded by Rajputs in antiquity had a fort of great renown named Koil.

In late 18th century, a Shia commander named Najaf Khan renamed the city as Aligarh. Interestingly, even in 19th century, non Muslims only knew of it as "Ramgarh" pic.twitter.com/p4pXw7eCYk

— TrueIndology (@TrueIndologyliv) June 12, 2019