• 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.