Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Aurangabad is a historic city in Maharashtra state of India. The city is a tourist hub, surrounded with many historical monuments, including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki. The administrative headquarters of the Aurangabad Division or Marathwada region, Aurangabad is said to be a City of Gates and the strong presence of these can be felt as one drives through the city. Recently Aurangabad has been declared as Tourism Capital of Maharashtra.The Aurangabad city is known for the Bibi Ka Maqbara situated about 3 km (2 mi) from the city which is the burial place of Emperor Aurangzeb’s wife, Dilras Banu Begum also known as Rabia-ud-Daurani. It is an imitation of the Taj Mahal at Agra and due to its similar design, it is popularly known as the “Taj of the Deccan”.The 17th-century water mill (Panchakki) situated at a distance of 1 km from the city is known for its underground water channel, which traverses more than 8 km. to its source away in the mountains. The channel culminates into an artificial waterfall that powers the mill. The city is also famous for the 52 gates built in Mughal era which gives it a name as “City of Gates”.Aurangabad Caves, situated at a distance of 5 km (3 mi), nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves dating back to 3 A.D. Of particular interest are the Tantric influences evident in the iconography and architectural designs of the caves. The Salim Ali Lake & Bird Sanctuary, popularly known as Salim Ali Talab is located near Delhi Gate, opposite Himayat Bagh. It is located in the northern part of the city. During the Mughal period it was known as Khiziri Talab. It has been renamed after the great ornithologist and naturalist Salim Ali. It also has a bird Sanctuary and a garden maintained by the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation. The Shuli bhanjan is a nearing hill station with Dattatreya temple.
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Bibi Ka Maqbara Quila-E-Ark
Panchakki Kali Masjid, Jama Masjid
Gates in Aurangabad Shahganj Masjid
Naukhanda palace Chowk Masjid
Ajanta Caves Jayakwadi Dam
Kailasha temple at Ellora Dnyneshwar Udyan
Ellora Caves Pitalkhora Caves
Lonar Lake Gautala Sanctuary
Zainuddin Shirzai Dargah Khuldabad Kaghzipura
Grishneshwar Mhaismal
Himayat Baugh Aurangabad Pir Ismail Mausoleum
Salim Ali Lake & Bird Sanctuary Sunehri Mahal
Aurangabad Caves Daulatabad Fort
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