DOST ALI HOUSE

Katkui, Amroha

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Dost Ali House in Amroha is a venerable cultural heritage, intricately woven into the fabric of history, spanning over more than 2000 years.

Dost Ali House, Amroha, stands as a venerable cultural heritage with a rich tapestry woven over 2000 years of history. Nestled in the heart of the Uttar Pradesh, it has been bridge hub of intellectual pursuits and community service that holds a unique significance as it producing a lineage of scholars dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and community welfare. Amroha is well known for it’s annual Muharram procession and the Shah Vilayat Dargah and Amroha Azadari & Mangoes.

Dost Ali house has been a witness to the ebb and flow of time, and its foundations are steeped in the wisdom and traditions passed down through generations. The legacy of scholarly pursuits within the Shia community has contributed in every aspect to the intellectual richness of Amroha but also played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural and educational landscape of the region.

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Years of service

Five Pillars of Islam

Shahadah

Salah

Sawm

Zakah

Hazi

Our Services For Humanity

Charity & Donation

Dost Ali House's charity and donation service epitomizes compassion, reaching across religious and caste lines, fostering community welfare with integrity and inclusivity.

Educational Help

Dost Ali House champions education, offering vital support and resources, transcending barriers for students, and empowering the community with knowledge

Religious Activities

Dost Ali House fosters religious unity with diverse activities, hosting rituals, promoting spiritual growth, and embracing inclusivity for all communities.

About Amroha District

Amroha is a city in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is located north-west of Moradabad, near the River Ganga. It is the administrative headquarters of the Amroha district. Amroha is well known for it’s annual Muharram procession and the Shah Vilayat Dargah and Amroha Azadari & Mangoes.The town is the district headquarters of Amroha district. A city with significant historic significance, Battle of Amroha was fought here during Alauddin Khilji’s reign. Amroha is named after mangoes (aam) and a variety of fish (Rohu). Amroha was earlier part of Moradababd district and was under Delhi province during Akbar’s reign.

The city is known as Amroha’s existence could be traced back to 479 BC when Raja Amarjoda from the Bansi dynasty ruled the area. Tarik-i-Amroha is one of the important scriptures preserving crucial information about the town’s history. It mentions Amroha being a Hindu kingdom ruled between 676 and 1141 AD by Rajput rulers. It was conquered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1093 AD. Syed Mohammad Ahraf Taqvi Sahib was bestowed with the title to “Danishmand” but  Mughal Emperor Babar. He settled down in Amroha and the place is now called Danisdmandan. The area is still inhabited by his descendants and is known for being home to some of the beautiful monuments constructedbythefamily.

Flavors & Cuisine of Amroha

The lanes in Amroha get filled with aroma of local delicacies as evening steps into the city. The rich historical legacy of the town that has been ruled by many emperors has given it many delicacies. It was a Hindu Kingdom during ancient India and later on became a part of Delhi Sultanate during medieval period, a Mughal territory and part of the erstwhile kingdom of Nawab of Awadh and then a British Province during the modern India. Each of these rulers has left behind their own contributions in the food of Amroha. The name of the town has itself been derived from mango and variety of fish called rohu, making it evident that mango and fish delicacies are a common sight in the food market of Amroha.

Flavors

The lanes in Amroha get filled with aroma of local delicacies as evening steps into the city. The rich historical legacy of the town that has been ruled by many emperors has given it many delicacies. It was a Hindu Kingdom during ancient India and later on became a part of Delhi Sultanate during medieval period, a Mughal territory and part of the erstwhile kingdom of Nawab of Awadh and then a British Province during the modern India. Each of these rulers has left behind their own contributions in the food of Amroha. The name of the town has itself been derived from mango and variety of fish called rohu, making it evident that mango and fish delicacies are a common sight in the food market of Amroha.

Cuisine

A paradise for food lovers, Amroha is known for its fish cuisines. Fresh water fishes are the ones that dominate the market here. Fishes like Rohu, Katla and Silver are available all throughout the year. People in Amroha enjoy non-vegetarian food and raw and cooked fish are a common sight in the markets of Amroha. Fish kababs and fried fishes are available in most of the eateries of the town. For the main course, Fish curries, fish chilly and Machli dum handi are some of the delicacies are worth trying.Amroha is known for its mango delicacies like Amawat, Aam Panna, and so on. Along with this Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Gajar Ka Halwa, Kheer, and Milk Cake are the famous sweets of Amroha.

Cultural Marvels of Amroha

Mosques, imambaras, idgahs, diwan khana, khanqash, madrasas, temples, dargahs, forts and gates built during the Sultanate and Mughal period are one of the main attractionsofthecitytoday

Places of Tourist Interest in Amroha

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