Shikarpur, Muzaffarnagar

      Shikarpur is a town in Muzaffarnagar District, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated on the right bank of the Hindon River, with a railway station, 30 km south east of the district capital Muzaffarnagar.

      Shikarpur had always been an important place, having a fort and a mosque built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It has a large area under cultivation. An American foundation has recently[when?] opened a primary school in the fort.

      Last modified on 13 September 2012, at 15:47