Aurangabad
Aurangabad, Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. Aurangabad (meaning
"Built by the Throne") is named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, a well
known Mughal Muslim ruler. 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.
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. It is also one of the
fastest growing cities in the world. It is the 5th largest city in
Maharashtra after Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik.
Aurangabad Attractions
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