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Aurangabad ( pronunciation ⓘ ), [7] [8] officially known as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, [9] or Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, [10] is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Aurangabad district and is the largest city in the Marathwada region. [11]
- Aurangabad Caves
Chaitya with stupa, Cave IV (4), Aurangabad Caves Aurangabad...
- List of Tourist Attractions in Aurangabad
List of tourist attractions in Aurangabad. Buddha statue at...
- Aurangabad District, Maharashtra
Aurangabad District is located mainly in the Godavari River...
- Bibi Ka Maqbara
The Bibi Ka Maqbara (English: "Tomb of the Lady") is a tomb...
- History
History of Aurangabad. Aurangabad is a medieval Indian town...
- Aurangabad Caves
Aurangabad District is located mainly in the Godavari River Basin and partly in the Tapti River Basin. The district is located between 19 and 20 degrees north longitude and between 74 and 76 degrees east latitude, covering an area of 10,100 km 2 .
History of Aurangabad. Aurangabad is a medieval Indian town named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who established this town during his tenure as the Viceroy of the Deccan ( Dakhin ), a geographical region comprising parts of modern-day Maharashtra, Telangana and Karnataka .
May 14, 2024 · Aurangabad, city, west-central Maharashtra, state, western India. Originally known as Khadki, the city was founded by Malik Ambar in 1610 and was renamed after it became the headquarters of Aurangzeb decades later. It is the site of the Bibi Ka Maqbara mausoleum complex, erected in honor of Aurangzeb’s wife.
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Aurangabad, officially known as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, or Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative headquarters of Aurangabad district and is the largest city in the Marathwada region. Located on a hilly upland terrain in the Deccan Traps, Aurangabad is the fifth-most populous urban area in Maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and ...
List of tourist attractions in Aurangabad. Buddha statue at Lokuttara Mahavihara in Chauka, Aurangabad. Bibi Ka Maqbara. Aurangabad is a historic city in the Maharashtra state of India. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well ...
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Aurangabad, a dream destination of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, founded in 1610, is known today as one of the four important cities in Maharashtra. The city has a population of 1.2 million (2011) and is heading towards rapid industrial growth. It retains its past glory and charms, heritage and traditions.
