Moradabad, city in north central India, in northwestern Uttar Pradesh state, the city lies on the banks of the Ramganga River, a tributary of the Ganges. Industries in Moradabad include printing and the manufacturing of brassware, cotton goods, and fertilizer. Moradabad is an important center of trade. Several major rail lines and a national highway link the city with other parts of India. The nearest airport is in Delhi. 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. Population (1991) 429,214.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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