Khurja Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
human settlement in Bulandshahr district, Meerut division, Uttar Pradesh, India
About Khurja
Khurja supplies a large portion of the ceramics used in the country, hence it is sometimes calledThe Ceramics City. The town is also famous for its special sweet, known as "khurchan". The principal inhabitants of Khurja are the Pashtuns, mainly members from the Kheshgi Dynasty of Timur's army. The nameKhurjais derived from the Urdu wordkharijameaning,cancelledorcondemned, as the revenue for this town was waived because this land included many swamps and the agricultural possibilities were rare. Khurja is now famous for its ceramics. With over 500 factories producing ceramic works, its skyline is dotted with chimneys.
Top Attractions in Khurja
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- ★Khurja pottery
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