Aurangabad Attractions

Home | Aurangabad Attractions

Aurangabad Caves

Aurangabad caves are set in a valley between the hill ranges of Sihyachal and Satara. The magnificent caves were excavated along the hillside during 2nd and 5th century AD near Aurangabad. The caves are similar but less known than Ajanta and Ellora caves 100 kms away from Aurangabad. There are a total of 12 caves and most of them scatter in different directions merely a short distance away from each other. The reason for such dispersal could be the rock formation of that area, which is very heterogeneous therefore excavation was an arduous task to carry out here.

(Raed More..)

Panchakki

'Panchakki' means a watermill. The Panchakki was built in Aurangabad in the early 17th century AD for grinding grains for the pilgrims who used to visit the shrine of Baba Shah Muzaffar, a Sufi saint revered by Aurangzeb. The Panchakki was an engineering marvel and a brilliant masterpiece of the then era. The mechanism used in the operation of the mill was very simple and efficient. The mill received water through an underground channel from a source which is 6 km away in the mountains. The water was raised to the top of a pillar through pipes and made to gush like a heavy waterfall on the blades of the mill that made it run and produce flour.

(Raed More..)

Bibi ka Maqbara

Bibi ka Maqbara is a mausoleum built in 1678 by Aurangzeb in the memory of his beloved wife, Rabia Durrani. The look of the mausoleum is strikingly similar to the famous Taj Mahal in Agra, built by his father Shah Jahan for his deceased mother Mumtaz Mahal. Despite of its alikeness with Taj, Bibi ka Maqbara does match up to the grace and grandeur of Taj Mahal. The Maqbara is also called the Taj of Deccan and is a major tourist attraction in Aurangabad. The mausoleum showcases brilliant artwork and architecture. The monument is encircled by lush garden and fountains. The main memorial is built of sandstone with plastered walls and has a marble dome.

(Raed More..)

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid was built by Aurangzeb in the late 16th century inside his palace Killa Arak. The Palace is now in ruins but the Masjid still stand intact in the middle of the palace surrounded by groove of trees. The Masjid has 50 erected polygonal pillars. These pillars are arranged in such a manner that they divide the building into 27 equal compartments. Each compartment is covered by a small domical catacomb which is simple but elegantlly designed. The Masjid is a true specimen of the grace and brilliance of the Mughal architecture and artwork.

(Raed More..)

Himroo Factory

Himroo Fabric is the famous handicraft of Aurangabad. The fabric is an incosnspicuous blend of cotton and silk. Himroo is used to make Paithani sarees and conventional shawls, which are very famous and desirable all across the country. If you are in Aurangabad then do not forget to visit the Himroo factory that showcases the making of the fabric and various other clothes with the help of the fabric. The Himroo factory stands near the Zaffar Gate in the old town of Aurangabad.

(Raed More..)