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Aurangabad

Aurangabad is a historical city in the northern part of the state of Maharashtra and in the western region of India. The city boasts of a rich past and has seen the dominance and ruin of many dynasties in its course of survival. Established by a local Muslim noble Malik Ambar at some stage in the early 16the century, the city fascinates travelers from all parts of the globe.

The city is well-known for the sites like Bibi-ka-Makbara, the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's queen and several Buddhist cave temples. The city has the 'poor man's Taj Mahal', as a replica of the Taj Mahal is built here.

The city was earlier named as Fatehpur in 1626 by Fateh Khan and later renamed as Aurangabad by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Besides renaming it, the Mughal emperor declared this city as his capital.

Attractions at Aurangabad

Aurangabad is on the banks of the River Kham and manages temperate ambience with moderate winters and well-known for it's silk and cotton textiles.

Travellers from all parts of India come here to relish the site like the Panchakki (water wheel), Tomb of Baba Shah Muzaffar, a Sufi Saint, Himroo (traditional cotton-silk blend fabric) factory, Purwar Museum, and Aurangabad Caves etc.

Aurangabad has also seen the emergence of Buddhism, the famous caves of Ajanta clearly displays how the Buddhist tradition flourished here.

The renowned tourist spots in close proximity like the Buddhist caves at Ajanta, the caves temples of Ellora, Grishneshwar temple etc make it a preferred destination for many tourists.

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