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The Aurangabad city is known for its medieval
monuments and cultural heritage. It has also been the seat of
the Mughal Empire for a short period. The city houses
Bibi-ka-Makbara, a tomb having resemblance to the Taj Mahal.
Aurangabad becomes more important due to its proximity to
world heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora. These sites have
Buddhist, Jain and Hindu temples. Aurangabad is also famous
for its silk and cotton textiles known for their quality and
texture
Tourist Attractions in Aurangabad
Bibi-ka-Makbara, the mausoleum of Aurangzeb's
queen, also termed as 'poor man's Taj Mahal' is a major
tourist place in Aurangabad. A small archeological museum is
located behind the mausoleum. Panchakki (water wheel) is
another tourist spot which has the Tomb of Baba Shah Muzaffar,
a Sufi Saint. Himroo (traditional cotton-silk blend fabric)
factory, Purwar Museum, and Aurangabad Caves are other
prominent tourist attractions within the city.
There are a number of important tourist spots
beyond the city limits of Aurangabad. The cave temples of
Ellora, listed among the World Heritage sites, are 30 km
northwest of the city. The world famous Buddhist caves at
Ajanta, also a World Heritage site, lies 166 km northeast of
Aurangabad. The Buddhist caves of Ajanta are world famous for
their well-preserved frescoes (wall paintings), which vividly
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The fortress of
Daulatabad is 13 km from Aurangabad and is situated en route
Ellora. Khuldabad, the last resting place of Aurangzeb, is 3
km from Ellora. Grishneshwar temple, an important Hindu
pilgrim place, is located in the village of Verul, near Ellora
caves. It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India, where
Lord Shiva is worshipped. Paithan, 56 km south of Aurangabad,
is famous for its traditional Paithani silk saris. Twenty-four
kilometers from Aurangabad lie the Bani Begum Gardens, which
surround the tomb of one of Aurangzeb's queens. Pithalkora
caves are 78 km from Aurangabad. Mhaismal, 25 km from
Aurangabad, is another tourist spot.
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