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• Location-Marathwada(Maharashtra)
• Name derived from Prince Aurangzeb
• Tourist Hub- Surrounded with many historical
monuments.
• City of Gates
Aurangabad is a city of great historic value. It was founded in 1610 A.D. • Founded by- Malik Ambar• Old Name- Kharki
In 1653 when Prince Aurangzeb was appointed the viceroy of the Deccan for the second time, he made Kharki his capital and called it Aurangabad.
Ancient Places - Ellora Caves Aurangabad Caves
Historical Places - Bibi ka Maqbara Daulatabad Panchakki Gates in the city
Built by - Rashtrakut In 760 A.D.
Ellora is a World Heritage Site.
It is locally known as Verul Leni are also a group of caves located at a distance of 30 km from the city of Aurangabad.
Ellora is also world famous for the largest single
monolithic excavation in the world, the huge Kailasa temple present in the Cave 16.
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Ellora Caves
Aurangabad Caves are situated at a distance of 5 km from city, into the hills.
Built during- 2nd-6th Century.
There are 12 Buddhist caves .
The location is relaxing and offers magnificient city views.
AURANGABAD CAVES
BIBI KA MAQBARA
Bibi ka Maqbara was
built in 1660 by Prince Azam Shah son of Emperor
Aurangzeb as a loving tribute to his mother.
Cost of Construction: Rs. 6,68,203
This monument is
also called the Dakkhani Taj.
HISTORICAL PLACES
Daulatabad is a 14th century
fort city, located about 16
kilometers northwest of
Aurangabad.
Old Name- Devgiri
Founded by Bhilamraja- in
1187
Daulatabad also became the
capital of India for a short
period during the reign of
Sultan Muhammad-bin-
Tughluq
DAULATABAD FORT
Panchakki is a 17th century water mill situated at a distance of 1 km from the city.
Under Ground Water Channel –
Traverses more than 8 km .
The channel finishes in a interesting 'artificial' waterfall that powers the Flour mill.
The beauty of the mosque housed in the inner enclosure is enhanced by a series of 'dancing' water fountains.
PANCHAKKI
There were 52 gates of
which 4 principal gates
are
Delhi Gate on the north,
Jalna Gate on the
east, Paithan Gate on
the south and the Mecca
Gate on the west.
52 GATES
Aurangabad stand out from the several other cities in India because of its 52 gates.
• Location -
½ km from Ellora Caves.
• Dedicated To -
Lord Shiva
• Built By -
Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
• Significance -
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India.
GHRISHNESHWAR TEMPLE
By Air : Aurangabad airport is 10 km east of the city and is connected
by daily flights to Mumbai and Delhi via Udaipur and Jaipur.
By Train : Aurangabad is not located on the main route but some trains
do stop here .However, Manmad, 113km northwest of Aurangabad is the
Closest junction for major trains from across the country.
By Road : State Roadways buses and private bus companies connect Aurangabad from Pune (5 hours), Nashik (5 hours) ,Indore. Overnight
luxury buses connect Aurangabad from Mumbai (12 hours) via Pune or
Manmad.