Moradabad was founded in 1625 and named after a son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The ruins of a fort built in 1625 lie in the northern part of the city.

It is believed that the brassware industry originated from Moradabad and spread to the rest of the country. Although the art of brassware developed in the period of Mughals only but evidence suggests that Indians from around 3000 B.C. knew the process of metallurgy. The discovery of a bronze statue of 'dancing girl' in the Harappan excavation proves that.

The brassware industry in Moradabad saw the blooming period in early 19th century and Britishers took the art in foreign markets. Other immigrating artisans from Benaras, Lucknow, Agra and Jalesar formed the current cluster of brassware industry in Moradabad. In 1980's various other metal wares like brass, EPNS, iron, aluminum etc. were also introduced to the art industry of Moradabad. New technologies like Electroplating, lacquering, powder coating etc. also found it's way to the industry.

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Source : Moradabad Cluster