Ghaziabad, city in north central India, in western Uttar Pradesh state, located about 20 km (about 12 mi) from the center of Delhi. The Hindan River, a tributary of the Yamuna River, flows through the city. Ghaziabad is a suburb of Delhi and a part of the Delhi metropolitan area and the larger National Capital Region. Ghaziabad's proximity to Delhi has helped it to develop a large manufacturing sector. Industries include engineering and the manufacture of electrical machinery, pottery, earthenware, electrical goods, vegetable oil, paints, varnish, railway coaches, bicycles, and lanterns. The region around Ghaziabad has been affected by India's so-called green revolution: Widespread irrigation has stimulated the production of food crops and vegetables for the Delhi market, giving rise to the development of the region as an agricultural collection center. The city is served by a major rail line and a national highway. The nearest airport is in Delhi. Ghaziabad is home to three colleges affiliated with Meerut University. It is also the site of the temples of Dudheswer Nath and Devi Durga, two places of Hindu worship. Ghaziabad was founded in 1740. It was a scene of fighting during the Sepoy Rebellion (1857-1859). Population (1991) 454,156.
