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The name Aurangabad is taken from Persian name meaning ‘ Built by the Throne' , after the name of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
The city has become a tourist hub due to the many medieval monuments, places rich in history and cultural heritage, and proximity to the Ajanta Ellora caves, a world heritage site. The city of Aurangabad was ruled by the Mughals for a short period of time when it became the residence of Aurangzeb. One of the fastest growing industrial towns of India, Aurangabad has still been able to maintain its old charm and heritage.
Tourist Places in Aurangabad
One of the most important places to visit in Aurangabad is the Bibi- ka-Makbara , the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's queen, which is almost a replica of the Taj Mahal.There is also a small museum behind the place. Aurangabad caves are artificially made caves made in the 6 th and 7 th centuries, which also attracts a large number of people. The other tourist places include Panchakki (water wheel), Tomb of Baba Shah Muzaffar , a Sufi Saint, Himroo (traditional cotton-silk blend fabric) factory, and a few more.
There are tourist places a bit away from the city of Aurangabad too. These include the famous Ajanta and Ellora caves , The Buddhist caves at Ajanta, the Fortress of Daulatabad, Khultabad , the resting place of Aurangzeb, the famous Bani Begum Gardens , the Pithalkora caves etc. There is no dearth of tourist places in Aurangabad as well as a few kilometers away from the city.
Accommodation in Aurangabad
There are a number of hotels and resorts in Aurangabad to relieve the tired tourists and travelers. These hotels provide comfortable accommodation with modern facilities and efficient services to make the stay at this historical place more memorable. There are many options to choose from, ranging from the five star luxury hotels, to 3 star hotels and budget hotels in Aurangabad . These hotels in Aurangabad are categorized below for your convenience.
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