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Moradabad was founded in 1625 and named after a son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The ruins of a fort built in 1625 lie in the northern part of the city.
It is believed that the brassware industry originated from Moradabad and spread to the rest of the country. Although the art of brassware developed in the period of Mughals only but evidence suggests that Indians from around 3000 B.C. knew the process of metallurgy. The discovery of a bronze statue of 'dancing girl' in the harappan excavation proves that.
The brassware industry in Moradabad saw the blooming period in early 19th century and Britishers took the art in foreign markets. Other immigrating artisans from Benaras, Lucknow, Agra and Jalesar formed the current cluster of brassware industry in Moradabad. In 1980's various other metal wares like brass, EPNS, iron, aluminum etc. were also introduced to the art industry of Moradabad. New technologies like Electroplating, lacquering, powder coating etc. also found it's way to the industry.

Moradabad city is famous for Brass Metal Handicrafts not only in India but also abroad since ancient times. This city is situated in western U.P. between 28°-21´ to 28°-16´ Latitude North and 78°- 4´ to 79° Longitude East. Presently it is an Administrative, Industrial and Commercial city. After the establishment of Divisional Commissioner Office,its importance and status has further been elevated. This city lies on National Highway 24 from traffic and transport point of view and is a main Railway Station, also Divisional Headquarters of Northern Railways, on HAWRA & AMRITSER main line. It is very well connected with main cities like DEHLI, LUCKNOW, BAREILLY, PATNA, HARIDWAR, etc. by both Rail and Road transport. Ramganga river flows in the north east and Gangan river is there in south west of the city. Being situated on the main railway line and National Highway, Moradabad city has bright prospects of development. Industrial and commercial development has taken place at a fast pace because the raw material becomes easily available to the city and manufactured goods are easily exported.

The Moradabad District is divided into 5 Tehsils & 13 Blocks. Total no. of Nyay Panchayats in the district are 87 while Gram Sabhas stands at 883. The total populated villages are 1388. The total no. of Police Stations in the district are 26 out of which 9 are in rural area and 17 in the Urban area. The total no. of Railway Stations (including Halts) are 29. Total length of Broad Gauge line is 219 Km. The total no. of Post Offices are 226 out of which 42 are in urban area while 184 in rural area.