Najibabad Fort | |
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Part of Rohilkhand | |
Najibabad, Uttar Pradesh | |
![]() Najibabad Fort in 1814 | |
Coordinates | 29°36′40″N78°22′07″E / 29.61111°N 78.36861°E |
Height | 40 feet[ citation needed ] |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of India |
Open to the public | 10 am to 6 pm |
Condition | Good |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone, lime and lead |
Battles/wars | Siege of najibabad (1800) |
Garrison information | |
Occupants | Mughal Empire, British Raj |
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