Nagina

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For leading textile group of Pakistan, see Nagina Group

Nagina is a town in Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

[edit] History

Nagina was the site of a battle between the Nawab of Najibabad and the British April 21, 1858. The British won the battle and established their authority in Bijnor.

[edit] Handicrafts

Nagina is famous for its Wooden handicrafts, esp. ebony work.

[edit] Population

2001 census: 71,310


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