[ Edit ] Overview

The city of Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra was named after the last great Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. Aurangabad meaning “built by the throne” in Persian, is the largest city in northern Maharashtra. It is also called as "City of Gates" and Aurangabad has plenty of them.

Aurangabad was earlier a village called "Kharki or Khidki" and was founded by Malik Ambar, The Prime minister of Nizam shaha of Ahmadnagar.

Aurangabad is mainly well known among the tourists for the Bibi Ka Maqbara, an imitation of Taj Mahal in Agra, whih is called as Mini Taj of the Deccan. the city is a hub to reach the cultural and historical World Heritage Sites, the Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

Himroo textiles, which is a blend of local cotton and fine silk and Mughlai or Hyderabadi cuisine are some specialities of Aurangabad.

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[ Edit ] History

The city was founded in 1610 by Malik Ambar, a prime minister of the Nizam Shahi rulers of Ahmadnagar. Later from1653 the city became the headquarters for Aurangzeb. During the Nizam Shahi rule, the city was known as Fatehpur and later when Aurangzeb came into power he named the city after himself.

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[ Edit ] State

Maharashtra, India

[ Edit ] Location

Aurangabad is located 400 km NE of Mumbai and is fringed by the Satmala Hills and Kaum River.

[ Edit ] Best Time To Visit

The best months to visit Aurangabad are October through March when the weather is dry and pleasant.  If you are comfortable with the rains, then June through September are also a good option.  Summer months (April and May) are hot and best avoided.

[ Edit ] Tourist Offices

[ Edit ] STD Code

0240

Sightseeing

Paithan

Aurangabad Caves

Bibi Ka Maqbara

Ghrishneshwar Temple

Himroo Factory

Khuldabad

Naukonda Palace

Panchakki

Purwar Museum

Sunheri Mahal Museum

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