Fatehabad, Uttar Pradesh
human settlement in Agra district, Agra division, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sindoorpuram (formerly known as Fatehabad) is a town in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is nearly 35 km south-east of Agra in the direction of Etawah. The historical name of the town is Samugarh
History
Fatehabad was founded by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb after his victory over his brother Dara Shikoh on 29 May 1658. Before the Battle of Samugarh (1658), the town was known as Samugarh. Aurangzeb's Badshahi Bagh is located around 3 km away from Fatehabad. Later, Fatehabad was the stable of Maratha king Daulatrao Scindia (1794–1827) who ruled over Gwalior.
In 2025, the town was named as Sindoorpuram
Geography
Fatehabad is located at 27.1°N 78.19°E / 27.1; 78.19. It has an average elevation of 162 metres (534 feet).
Village: Mohanpur is adjacent to Fatehabad about 500 meters towards north on Yamuna road. It is located on SH-2 as well as SH-62.
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