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Located in the west central part of Maharastra State, on the banks of Kham River Aurangabad is a historical city. The Sahyadri (Western Ghat) Mountains dominate its horizon. Named after Aurangzeb it has many places to see. This is the largest city in the northern Maharastra region. To visit the World Heritage Site of Ajanta and Ellora Aurangabad is used as the base. Aurangabad is named after the last Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. Aurangabad has a rich history and has many monuments of middle ages. People from all across the world throng the place every year to see, admire and evocate. Aurangabad’s role in the history of medieval India is because of its strategic location. Because of its location at the cross roads of south and north India, Muhammed-bin-Tughlak and Aurangazeb, the two most powerful kings attempted to relocate their capital to Aurangabad from Delhi since it would be easier for them to control the southern and northern regions of their empires.
However, under Aurangazeb the strategic location Aurangabad became the seat of power for a short while. The places of interests in Aurangabad are many, Bibi-ka-Maqbara- a mausoleum, which bears resemblance to the famous Taj Mahal, Ajanta - the world famous Buddist caves, and the imposing rock temples of Ellora etc draws the attention of innumerable tourists every year. Over the years, Aurangabad has turned to be one of the famous industrial centers with many academic institutions.
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Prime Attractions
Bibi Ka Maqbara The tomb of Begum Rabia-ud-Durani, wife of Emperor Aurangazeb, Bibi-ka-Maqbara bears a little resemblance to Taj Mahal. Bibi Ka Maquara is thus also called, “Poor Man’s Taj Mahal”. The monument is an excellent masterpiece of Persian Architecture, which captivates the attention of world tourists.
Ellora caves Ellora Caves is around 2000 years old. The Caves consist of monasteries and temples hewn from rock by Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monks and artisans. The temples and monasteries depict the story of the evolution of these Religions.
Aurangabad Caves Two kilometers north of Bibi-ka-Maqbara lies the Aurangabad caves carved out of the hillside around the 6th or 7th century AD. The caves at Aurangabad are associated with Buddhism. Caves in the western group are called Viharas.
Ajanta Caves Carved out from solid rock this group of caves consists of 24 Monasteries and 5 temples. The wall paintings and frescoes of these caves have a beautiful flow of line and a wealth of colour
Aurangabad fast facts
Area: 316,421sq km
Population: 592,000 (approx.)
Religion: Hindu, Muslim
Language: Marathi, Urdu, Hindi, and English
Best Season to Visit: Any time of the year
How to get there
By Air: Nearest Airport is Aurangabad 10 Kms. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay).
By Rail: Aurangabad is easily accessible by rail from Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. Regular trains are available on South Central Railway to reach Aurangabad.
By Road: Aurangabad is well connected by a metal road. The distances for some of the major cities from Aurangabad are Nasik (218 km), Pune (214 km), Mumbai (403 km) and Indore (402 km).
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