Visitor Attractions in Aurangabad, Maharashtra - Tourist Attractions in Aurangabad District, Panchakki, Gates in Aurangabad, Maharashtra (Paperback)

Chapters: Tourist Attractions in Aurangabad District, Panchakki, Gates in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Aurangabad Caves, Bibi Ka Maqbara, Naukhanda Palace, Dnyneshwar Udyan, Bhadkal Gate. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 36. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Aurangabad district is one of the 35 districts in the Maharashtra state of Western India. Paithan in Aurangabad district was ruled by the Satavahana dynasty for a long time. Later, the district was under tribal control for a long period in ancient India. However, the culture of the district developed during the Satvahana dynasty, when it witnessed an era of peace and prosperity. The caves of Ajanta and Ellora are designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and contribute most for the development of tourism in the state. The centerpiece of attraction of the Aurangabad district is the city of Aurangabad which is also its headquarters. The city lies in the western part of the state and is about 403 km from Mumbai, the capital city of the state. Aurangabad is rich in heritage and culture and is popularly known for its cave temples. The cave temples describe the excellence of art and architecture that flourished during the ancient period, when these temples were built. Aurangabad contributes a large portion of Tourism in Maharashtra. Aurangabad is also known as the City of Gates as the old city is dotted with numerous gates which were erected by Aurangzeb in around 1682 AD. The monuments in and around the city have lured the tourists from all over the world and made Aurangabad a major tourist destination. Ajanta CavesAjanta Caves Ajanta Caves are a group of caves situated about 107 km northeast of Aurangabad. This group of 30 caves belong to a period ranging from 200 BC to 250 AD and were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 198...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=2588580