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India-Maharashtra-
Aurangabad |
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Introduction :
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Aurangabad is known for some of the finest colleges
and university in Maharashtra. And it is the fastest growing industrial town in
India. But the charm and glory of its long past has not been lost. And its
heritage is rich and varied - the result of the artistic and cultural influences
of several dynasties since its first Stone Age inhabitants. Malik Ambar, the
Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II, founded the city of Aurangabad in 1610
A.D, on the site of a village, Khirki. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son
succeeded the throne in 1626, he named the city 'Fatehpur'. In 1653, when
Aurangzeb became the Viceroy of the Deccan, he made it his capital, and renamed
it Aurangabad. Maurya rule heralded the advent of Buddhism in the state of
Maharashtra. Aurangabad is northern Maharashtra's largest city though it is remarkably
uncrowded and quiet except for the occasional politicalrally. The earliest caves
at Ajanta and Pithalkora were excavated in the 2nd century BC, during the
Satvahana era. Paithan, then known as Pratishthana, was an important trade
centre at the time. Aurangabad has a
number of attractions and could easily stand on its own were it not overshadowed
by the famous EIlora and Ajanta caves nearby. The city is named after Aurangzeb. |
| Area |
10,107 sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 39ºC, Min 21.5ºC.
Winter : Max 31.3ºC, Min 10ºC |
| Language |
English, Marathi, Hindi and Urdu |
| Rainfall |
557 m average yearly |
| STD Code |
0240 |
| Best Time to Visit |
November-February |
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How to get there :
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Air : Aurangabad is connected by Indian
Airlines flights with Bombay, Delhi, Jaipur and Udiapur.
Road : Aurangabad is directly connected by rail with Bombay, Manmad and
Nasik Road.
Rail : Aurangabad is on Manmad-Kachiguda section of South Central
Railway,
Mumbai - Manmad - Aurangabad: 375 kms.
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Places to Visit : |
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Aurangabad Caves |
Bibi ka Maqbara |
Ghrishneshwar Temple |
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Dargah |
Panchakki |
Purwar Museum |
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Excursion : |
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Rauza |
Daulatabad |
Ellora Caves |
Ajanta Caves |
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Lonar |
Sayeed Burhan ud-din Dargah |
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