Amroha is one of the most ancient cities of India. It contains around 2400 year’s historical presence on world’s map.
Local theories of the source of its name differ. One originates 'Amroha' from the Sanskrit word “Amrovanam, the area of mangoes” another is that the name is combination of “Aam” (mango) and “Rohu” (a Kind of fish), whereas yet another traces the word of Raja Amarjoda of Bansi empire, who was in 474 B.C. named the region Amroha.