Aurangabad Travel Guide

 devat81 Says:  Bibi Ka Maqbara situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra is a maqbara built by the Mughal Prince Azam Shah, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Rabia Durrani the first wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The comparison to the Taj Mahal has resulted in a... 

 devat81 Says:  Panchakki also known as the water mill, takes its name from the mill which used to grind grain for the pilgrims. This monument located in Aurangabad, Maharastra, displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to generate energy... 

 devat81 Says:  Daulatabad, is a 14th century fort city in Maharashtra, about 17 km northwest of Aurangabad. The place, was once as known as Devgiri. Starting 1327, it famously remained the capital of Tughlaq dynasty, under Muhammad bin Tughluq, who also changed its name, and forcibily... 

 devat81 Says:  The Ghrishneshwar Temple is located half a kilometer away from historic Ellora caves. The temple was constructed during 1765 and 1795 by Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore. The temple is built of red volcanic rock and it delivers a characteristic appearance within it's presence.The... 

 devat81 Says:  The fort area is sorrounded by three concentric walls (fortifications) known as kots. The outer one, Amberkot covers the Daulatabad old town (a few shopts on both sides of the road). The National Highway connecting Aurangabad to Ellora passes through the area covered by... 

 devat81 Says:  Opposite to the Chand Minar is the Jama Masjid a mosque built by the Khilji ruler of Delhi, Qutub-ud-din Mubarak in 1318. This mosque is a well-preserved monument, comprising of 106 pillars ransacked from the Hindu and Jain temples, which previously stood on the site.... 

 devat81 Says:  The Baradari is a small Mughal palace built in 17th century, octagonal in shape, stands near the summit of the fort. The principal bastion at the summit also carries a large canon.The palace is at the summit so lot of tourists do not climb up all the way. In 2005 we hiked... 

 devat81 Says:  There is a large stone-lined Elephant tank in the nearby area. It was once a major part of the fort's extensive water-supply system. There are two giant terracotta pipes, which are the source of channeled water from the hills falling into Devgiri's (Daulatabad) legendary... 

 devat81 Says:  There is an awesome ram-headed Kila Shikan ("Fort Breaker") cannon inscribed with its name in Persian. It lies on a stone platform near Chini Mahal. From this spot, a series of gruesome traps start, waiting for the incautious intruder. 

 devat81 Says:  The blue tiled Chini Mahal is located a little higher than the Chand Minar. It is where the last king of Golcunda, Abdul Hasan Tana Shah was imprisoned in 1687. He was captivated here for thirteen years until his death, by the Moghul emperor Aurangzeb. 

 1 Review and 312 Opinions  My room was large and comfortable. It overlooked, as do most President Park rooms, the large... 

 devat81 Says:  Twice we have traveled overnight via Express train from Mumbai to Aurangabad. The train starts at 9 PM in the evening from Mumbai CST Railway station and operates in South Central Zone of Indian Railways between Mumbai and Secunderabad via Kalyan Junction, Nasik Road &... 

 Donna_in_India Says:  You will come across monkeys in many places in India - everywhere from temples to forts to jungles. The monkeys in the jungles are not used to interaction with humans and there is less chance they will bother you. The monkeys that have been fed by humans are more likely to... 

 MalenaN Says:  Chini Mahal is a two story building that used to be covered in blue and white tiles. Now only a fragment of the tiles remain and the roof of the building has collapsed. The king of Golconda, Abul Hasan Tana Shah, was held a prisoner here for 12 years before he died in 1699....