Aurangabad is a district in the state of Maharashtra. The district headquarters are situated at Aurangabad city. The district of Nashik borders the district on the west, Jalgaon on the north, Jalna on the east and Ahmednagar on the south.

Aurangabad literally means built by the throne. It has been named after the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It is a famous tourist spot. Many historical places are located nearby. Two of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Ajanta and Ellora Caves are present here. Also, Biba ka Maqbara is constructed here. It comes under the Aurangabad division, also called as the Marathwada division. It is the administrative headquarters of the division. Aurangabad is called the City of Gates. They can be seen as one drives through the city. Aurangabad has been named as the Tourism Capital of the state of Maharastra. The city has been growing at a very fast pace. Major languages spoken are Ahirani, which is similar to Marathi and Bhili and Andh.

Aurangabad History

Like the rest of the country, Aurangabad also felt the influence of the year 1857. The British moved the first cavalry from Mominabad to Aurangabad to relieve 3rd cavalry which had marched to Malegaon, and was the first regiment to show signs of disaffection. The course of events was told to the authorities at Hyderbad by express. A troop of soldiers marched from Pune to Aurangabad upon order. The artillery also gained momentum but it soon flickered away owing to the rumor of the Bombay troops marching towards Aurangabad. The men of the cavalry also returned to their posts. A Dafadar named Mir Fida Ali shot his commanding officer, Captain Abbott. For this act of his, he was tried by a drum-head, court-martialed and hanged.

Aurangabad Climate

Aurangabad experiences a semiarid climate under the Koppen climate classification. The annual range of temperature is 9 degrees to 40 degrees. The months of October to February are the best time to visit the place. The district is sometimes affected by cold waves in association with the eastward passage of western disturbances across north India, when the minimum temperature may drop down to about 2 C to 4 C. The months of June to September are the monsoon months. The average annual rainfall is 725 mm.

Aurangabad Culture

The city of Hyderabad influences the culture of Aurangabad a lot. The Muslim culture, like that of Hyderabad is found here. The languages and the cuisine of locals reflect the influence. Although Marathi and Urdu are the principal languages of the city, they are spoken in Dakhni Hyderabadi Urdu dialect.

Aurangabad Tourism

Tourist places in Aurangabad
Bibi Ka Maqbara
Panchakki (water mill)
Gates in Aurangabad
Naukhanda palace
Himayat Baugh Aurangabad
Salim Ali Lake & Bird Sanctuary
Aurangabad Caves
Quila-E-Ark
Kali Masjid, Jama Masjid
Shahganj Masjid
Chowk Masjid
Pir Ismail Mausoleum
Sunehri Mahal
Ajanta Caves
Ellora Caves
Daulatabad
Khuldabad
Grishneshwar
Jayakwadi Dam
Dnyneshwar Udyan
Pitalkhora Caves
Gautala Sanctuary
Kaghzipura
Mhaismal