Aurangabad Travel Guide

 Introduction

 

Aurangabad is the state's fifth-largest city and is known as the "Tourism Capital of Maharashtra." It is the location of the famed Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With 52 entrances erected during the Mughal Empire, Aurangabad is also known as the "City of Gates." The city is a major tourist destination. Aurangabad is known for its mix of old cultures and new settlements, history, art, culture, and environment. Continue reading for a thorough travel guide to Aurangabad's antiques.

 

Geography

 

Aurangabad is the administrative capital of the Aurangabad district and the biggest city in Marathwada. Aurangabad, located on a high terrain in the Deccan Traps, is the fourth-most populated urban area in Maharashtra, with a population of 1,175,116 people. The city is well-known for being a significant producer of cotton textiles and creative silk fabrics.

 

History

 

Here's some background information on Aurangabad. Malik Amber built and constructed this town, formerly named Khadki, in 1610. It was seized by the Mughals when Malik Ambar died. When Aurangzeb was Viceroy of the Deccan at the time, the city was called Aurangabad. During the Maratha-Mughal conflict, the Marathas held the city for eight years before it was taken over as a protectorate of the British East India Company by the Nizam of Hyderabad.

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