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Aurangabad
Metropolis
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
Nickname:
City of Gates
Aurangabad is located in Maharashtra
Aurangabad
Aurangabad
Location in Maharashtra
Aurangabad is located in India
Aurangabad
Aurangabad
Aurangabad (India)
Aurangabad is located in Asia
Aurangabad
Aurangabad
Aurangabad (Asia)
Coordinates:19°53′N75°19′E/ 19.88°N 75.32°E/19.88; 75.32
CountryIndia
StateMaharashtra
RegionMarathwada
DivisionAurangabad
DistrictAurangabad
Established1610;414 years ago(1610)
Founded byMalik Ambar
Named for•Aurangzeb(formerly)
•Sambhaji(presently)
Government
• TypeMunicipal Corporation
• BodyAurangabad Municipal Corporation
•Divisional Commissionerof AurangabadSunil Kendrekar (IAS)[1]
• Police Commissioner of AurangabadNikhil Gupta (IPS)[2]
•MPSandipanrao Bhumre(Shiv Sena)
•MayorVacant (Administrator Rule)
• MLAs
Area
•Metropolis141 km2(54 sq mi)
Elevation
568 m (1,864 ft)
Population
(2011)[3]
•Metropolis1,175,116
• RankIndia:32nd
Maharashtra:6th
Marathwada:1st
• Density8,300/km2(22,000/sq mi)
•Metro
[4]
1,193,167
• Metro rank
43rd
Demonym(s)Aurangabadkar, Aurangabadi
Languages
• OfficialMarathi[5]
• SpokenMarathi,Urdu,Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30(IST)
PIN
431 001
Telephone code 02400240
Vehicle registrationMH 20
Nominal GDP$7 billion+US dollar[6](2019-20)
Websiteaurangabadmahapalika.org

Aurangabad(pronunciationⓘ),[7][8]officially known asChhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar,[9]orChhatrapati Sambhajinagar,[10]is a city in the Indian state ofMaharashtra.It is the administrative headquarters ofAurangabad districtand is the largest city in theMarathwadaregion.[11]Located on a hilly upland terrain in theDeccan Traps,Aurangabad is the fifth-most populous urban area in Maharashtra afterMumbai,Pune,NagpurandNashikwith a population of 1,175,116. The city is known as a major production center of cotton textile and artistic silk fabrics. Several prominent educational institutions, includingDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University,are located in the city. The city is also a popular tourism hub, with tourist destinations like theAjantaandElloracaves lying on its outskirts, both of which have been designated asUNESCOWorld Heritage Sitessince 1983.[12]Other tourist attractions include theAurangabad Caves,Devagiri Fort,Grishneshwar Temple,Jama Mosque,Bibi Ka Maqbara,Himayat Bagh,PanchakkiandSalim Ali Lake.Historically, there were 52Gates in Aurangabad,some of them extant, because of which Aurangabad is nicknamed as the "City of Gates". In 2019, theAurangabad Industrial City(AURIC) became the firstgreenfieldindustrialsmart cityof India under the country's flagshipSmart Cities Mission.[13][14]

Paithan,the imperial capital of theSatavahana dynasty(1st century BCE–2nd century CE), as well asDēvagirī,the capital of theYadava dynasty(9th century CE–14th century CE), are located within the limits of modern Aurangabad. In 1308, the region wasannexedby theDelhi Sultanateduring the rule ofSultanAlauddin Khalji.In 1327, the capital of the Delhi Sultanate was shifted fromDelhito Daulatabad (in present-day Aurangabad) during the rule ofSultanMuhammad bin Tughluq,who ordered a mass migration of Delhi's population to Daulatabad. However, Muhammad bin Tughluq reversed his decision in 1334 and the capital was shifted back to Delhi. In 1499, Daulatabad became a part of theAhmadnagar Sultanate.In 1610, a new city namedKhaḍkīwas established at the location of modern Aurangabad to serve as the capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate by theEthiopianmilitary leaderMalik Ambar,who was brought to India as a slave but rose to become a popular Prime Minister of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. Malik Ambar was succeeded by his son Fateh Khan, who changed the name of the city toFatehnagar.In 1636,Aurangzeb,who was then theMughalviceroy of the Deccan region, annexed the city into the Mughal Empire. In 1653, Aurangzeb renamed the city as "Aurangabad" and made it the capital of the Deccan region of the Mughal Empire. In 1724, the Mughal governor of the Deccan,Nizam Asaf Jah I,seceded from the Mughal Empire and founded his ownAsaf Jahi dynasty.The dynasty established theState of Hyderabadwith their capital initially at Aurangabad, until they transferred their capital to the city ofHyderabadin 1763. Hyderabad State became aprincely stateduring theBritish Raj,and remained so for 150 years (1798–1948). Until 1956, Aurangabad remained part ofHyderabad State.In 1960, Aurangabad and the largerMarathi-speaking Marathwada region became a part of the state of Maharashtra.

History[edit]

Main article:History of Aurangabad
Zeb-un-Nisa's palace, Aurangabad 1880s.
Painting of the profile of Malik Ambar of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate, the founder of Khadki (later Aurangabad)

Khaḍkīwas the original name of the village which was made a capital city byMalik Ambar,the Prime Minister ofMurtaza Nizam Shah II,Sultan ofAhmednagar.Within a decade,Khaḍkīgrew into a populous and imposing city. Malik Ambar died in 1626.[15]He was succeeded by his son Fateh Khan, who changed the name ofKhaḍkītoFatehnagar.With the capture ofDevagiri Fortby the imperial troops in 1633, the Nizam Shahi dominions, includingFatehnagar,came under the possession of theMughals.[16]

In 1653, when Mughal princeAurangzebwas appointed the Viceroy of theDeccanfor the second time, he made Fatehnagar his capital and renamed it Aurangabad. Aurangabad is sometimes referred to as Khujista Bunyad by the chroniclers of Aurangzeb's reign.[17]

In 1667 Muazzam, son of Aurangzeb became governor of this province. Before him Mirza RajahJai Singhwas in-charge of this province for some time.[18]

In 1681, after Aurangzeb's coronation as emperor, he shifted his court from the capital city of Delhi to Aurangabad in order to conduct his military campaigns in the Deccan. The presence of Mughal elites in the city led to urban development, as numerous public and private buildings were constructed. Though Aurangzeb chose not to reside in the city after 1684, the city retained importance as the primary military outpost of the Mughal Deccan, attracting wealth and turning Aurangabad into a centre of trade; the manufacture of embroidered silks emerged during this period and is still practised in Aurangabad today. Mughal Aurangabad was also a cultural hub, serving as an important centre ofPersianandUrduliterature. During the Mughal era, Aurangabad had an estimated population of 200,000 people, living in 54 suburbs.[19]

In 1724,Asaf Jah,a Mughal general andNizam al-Mulkin the Deccan region, decided to secede from the crumblingMughal Empire,with the intention of founding his own dynasty in theDeccan.Aurangabad continued to be politically and culturally significant for the next 40 years as capital of Asaf Jah's new dominion, until his son and successorNizam Ali Khan Asaf Jah IItransferred the capital toHyderabadin 1763.[20][21]The loss of Aurangabad's privileged position led to a period of economic decline; by the beginning of the 19th century, the city had become notably underpopulated, leading to the crippling of its administration, and its buildings were in decay.[22]However, Aurangabad would continue to be important as the "second city" of the Nizam's dominions for the remainder of the polity's lifetime.[23]

In 1816, the British established acantonmentoutside Aurangabad (as they did in other parts of the Nizam's dominions), but were discouraged from entering the city proper by the Nizam's officials.[24]As aprincely stateunder British suzerainty, the Nizam'sHyderabad Statewas quasi-autonomous, meaning that Aurangabad's culture was somewhat free of colonial influence.[25][26]

Aurangabad began to industrialise in the late 19th century, with the city's first cotton mill being opened in 1889.[27]The population of the city was 30,000 in 1881, growing to 36,000 over the next two decades. Aurangabad was particularly affected by Deccan famines in1899-1900,1918, and 1920, causing surges in crime.[28][29]

Following Indian independence, Hyderabad State wasannexed into the Indian Unionin 1948, and consequently Aurangabad became a part of theIndian Union's Hyderabad State.In 1956, it passed into the newly formed bilingualBombay State,and in 1960 it became a part ofMaharashtrastate.[30]

Bal Thackerayin 1988 proposed the city to be renamed as Sambhajinagar. The local governing body i.e., CityCorporationpassed a resolution on name change in 1995.[31]On 29 June 2022, the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra cabinet approved the renaming of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar, afterSambhaji Bhosale,second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire.[32]

Geography[edit]

The co-ordinates for Aurangabad are N 19° 53' 47 "– E 75° 23' 54". The city is surrounded by hills on all directions.

Climate[edit]

Aurangabad features asemiarid climateunder theKöppen climate classification.Annual mean temperatures range from 17 to 33 °C, with the most comfortable time to visit in the winter – October to February. The highest maximum temperature ever recorded was 46 °C (115 °F) on 25 May 1905. The lowest recorded temperature was 2 °C (36 °F) on 2 February 1911. In the cold season, 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 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F).[33]

Most of the rainfall occurs in the monsoon season from June to September. Thunderstorms occur between November and April. Average annual rainfall is 710 mm. The city is often cloudy during the monsoon season and the cloud cover may remain together for days. The daily maximum temperature in the city often drops to around 22 °C due to the cloud cover and heavy rains.[34]

Climate data for Aurangabad (Aurangabad Airport) 1991–2020, extremes 1952–2012
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 34.2
(93.6) 		37.8
(100.0) 		40.6
(105.1) 		43.6
(110.5) 		43.8
(110.8) 		43.0
(109.4) 		37.1
(98.8) 		35.6
(96.1) 		37.0
(98.6) 		37.6
(99.7) 		34.6
(94.3) 		33.6
(92.5) 		43.6
(110.5)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 29.2
(84.6) 		31.8
(89.2) 		35.6
(96.1) 		38.7
(101.7) 		39.6
(103.3) 		34.6
(94.3) 		30.1
(86.2) 		29.2
(84.6) 		30.2
(86.4) 		31.8
(89.2) 		30.5
(86.9) 		29.1
(84.4) 		32.5
(90.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) 21.0
(69.8) 		23.8
(74.8) 		27.9
(82.2) 		31.5
(88.7) 		32.7
(90.9) 		28.8
(83.8) 		26.0
(78.8) 		25.3
(77.5) 		25.8
(78.4) 		25.6
(78.1) 		23.3
(73.9) 		20.9
(69.6) 		26.1
(78.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 12.4
(54.3) 		14.9
(58.8) 		19.0
(66.2) 		23.1
(73.6) 		25.1
(77.2) 		23.6
(74.5) 		22.4
(72.3) 		21.8
(71.2) 		21.5
(70.7) 		19.1
(66.4) 		15.6
(60.1) 		12.5
(54.5) 		19.2
(66.6)
Record low °C (°F) 1.2
(34.2) 		1.9
(35.4) 		7.1
(44.8) 		10.2
(50.4) 		14.2
(57.6) 		18.2
(64.8) 		18.4
(65.1) 		17.2
(63.0) 		12.6
(54.7) 		8.3
(46.9) 		1.9
(35.4) 		1.2
(34.2) 		1.2
(34.2)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 2.6
(0.10) 		2.2
(0.09) 		11.4
(0.45) 		6.0
(0.24) 		17.4
(0.69) 		155.6
(6.13) 		178.0
(7.01) 		171.5
(6.75) 		172.4
(6.79) 		68.2
(2.69) 		17.5
(0.69) 		8.9
(0.35) 		811.7
(31.96)
Average rainy days 0.3 0.2 0.9 0.6 1.2 8.0 10.9 10.0 8.4 3.9 1.1 0.5 46.1
Averagerelative humidity(%)(at 17:30IST) 40 35 28 27 29 55 71 73 69 53 49 44 48
Averageultraviolet index 6 7 8 8 8 7 6 6 7 6 6 6 7
Source 1:India Meteorological Department[35][36][37]
Source 2: Weather Atlas,[38]Tokyo Climate Center (mean temperatures 1991–2020)[39]

Geology[edit]

Ahilyabai Holkar Chauk, Station Road, Aurangabad

The entire area is covered by theDeccan Trapslava flows ofUpper CretaceoustoLower Eoceneage. The lava flows are overlain by thin alluvial deposits along the Kham and Sukhana river. The basaltic lava flows belonging to the Deccan Trap is the only major geological formation occurring in Aurangabad. The lava flows are horizontal and each flow has two distinct units. The upper layers consist ofvesicularaandamygdaloidalzeoliticbasaltwhile the bottom layer consists of massive basalt. The lava flows are individually different in their ability to receive as well as hold water in storage and to transmit it. The difference in the productivity of groundwater in various flows arises as a result of their inherent physical properties such as porosity and permeability. The groundwater occurs under water table conditions and is mainly controlled by the extent of its secondary porosity i.e. thickness of weathered rocks and spacing of joints and fractures. The highly weathered vesicular trap and underlying weathered jointed and fractured massive trap constitutes the main water-yielding zones. The soil is mostly formed from igneous rocks and is black, medium black, shallow and calcareous types having different depths and profiles.[40]

Demographics[edit]

Aerial View ofAurangabad CIDCO
Historical population
YearPop.±%
190110,000—
191134,902+249.0%
192136,876+5.7%
193136,870−0.0%
194150,924+38.1%
195166,636+30.9%
196197,701+46.6%
1971165,253+69.1%
1981301,000+82.1%
1991592,000+96.7%
2001902,179+52.4%
20111,421,879+57.6%
Source:Census of India[4][41]

According to the2011 Indian Census,Aurangabad has a population of 1,175,116, of which 609,206 are males and 565,910 are females. Population in the age range of 0 to 6 years is 158,779. The total number of literates in Aurangabad was 889,224, which constituted 75.67% of the population with male literacy of 79.34% and female literacy of 71.72%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Aurangabad was 87.5%, of which male literacy rate was 92.2% and female literacy rate was 82.5%. TheScheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribespopulation is 229,223 and 15,240 respectively. There were 236659 households in Aurangabad in 2011.[3]

Religion[edit]

Religions in Aurangabad City (2011)[42]
Religion Percent
Hinduism
 
 51.07%
Islam
 
 30.79%
Buddhism
 
 15.17%
Jainism
 
 1.62%
Christianity
 
 0.85%
Other or not stated
 
 0.50%

The majority of the population in Aurangabad areHindu(51%), followed by 30%Muslim,15.2%Buddhistand 1.6%Jain.There are a substantial number of adherents ofSikhismandChristianityin the city.[42]Buddhists are ofNavayanatradition who are mostly scheduled castes.[citation needed]

Language[edit]

Language in Aurangabad M. Corp (2011)[43]

Marathi(59.09%)
Urdu(23.41%)
Hindi(11.98%)
Marwari(1.72%)
Other (3.80%)

Marathiis the official language of the city.[5]Marathi is also the most commonly spoken language in the city, followed byUrduandHindi.[43]

Administration and politics[edit]

Local administration[edit]

Further information:Aurangabad Municipal Corporation

Aurangabad Municipal Corporation(AMC) is the local civic body. It is divided into six zones. The Municipal Council was established in 1936, the Municipal Council area was about 54.5 km2.It was elevated to the status of Municipal Corporation from 8 December 1982, and simultaneously including eighteen peripheral villages, making the total area under its jurisdiction to 138.5 km2extended its limits.

The city is divided in 115 electoral wards called asPrabhag,and each ward is represented by a Corporator elected by the people from each ward. There are two Committees, General Body and Standing Committee headed by the Mayor and the chairman respectively. AMC is responsible for providing basic amenities like drinking water, drainage facility, road, street lights, healthcare facilities, primary schools, etc. AMC collects its revenue from the urban taxes which are imposed on citizens. The administration is headed by the Municipal Commissioner; anIAS Officer,assisted by the other officers of different departments. Aurangabad Metropolitan Region Development Authority (AMRDA) is being Formed for the Allover Development of the Region.[44]

State and central administration[edit]

Aurangabad divisionis one of the six administrativedivisions of Maharashtrastate inIndia.Aurangabad divisions almost completely coincides with theMarathwadaregion of Maharashtra. Aurangabad contributes one seat to theLok Sabha–Aurangabad (Lok Sabha constituency).In2019 general election,AIMIMcandidateSayed Imtiyaz Jaleelwas elected as a member of parliament from Aurangabad.[45]

Aurangabad also contributes threestate assemblyseats namely Aurangabad East, Aurangabad Central and Aurangabad West which are represented byAtul Moreshwar Save(BJP),Pradeep Jaiswal(Shiv-Sena) andSanjay Shirsat(Shiv-Sena) respectively since2019 Maharashtra Legislation Assembly election.[46][47]

  • Himroo Shawl
    Himroo Shawl
  • Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench, ITC Welcomgroup's The Rama International, Ajanta Ambassador & Cidco Town Center – Aerial view
    Bombay High Court Aurangabad Bench,ITC Welcomgroup'sThe Rama International, Ajanta Ambassador & Cidco Town Center – Aerial view

Economy[edit]

Main article:Economy of Aurangabad
See also:Make In Maharashtra

Aurangabad is considered to be a classic example of efforts of state government towards balanced industrialisation of state.[48]The city was a major silk and cotton textile production center. A fine blend of silk with locally grown cotton was developed asHimrootextile.Paithanisilksarisare also made in Aurangabad. With the opening of theHyderabad-Godavari Valley Railwaysin the year 1900 several ginning factories were started.[49]After 1960,Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation(MIDC) began acquiring land and setting up industrial estates. The Maharashtra Center For Entrepreneurship Development's main office is in Aurangabad.[50]Major industries in Auragabad are manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and automobiles etc.[51]In the 1990s, land near Shendra village on the Aurangabad-Jalnaroute was purchased. The MIDC created the Waluj and Chikalthana Industrial Areas as part of its efforts, which were quickly purchased.[citation needed]

Aurangabad is surrounded by the industrial areas (MIDCs) ofChikhalthana,ShendraandWaluj MIDC.A new industrial belt namelyShendra - Bidkin Industrial Parkis being developed underDMIC.[52]MajorSiemensand automotive companies such asBMW,Audi India,Skoda Auto,Bajaj AutoandGoodyear Tire and Rubber Companyhave there units in the city.[51]One of the largest Russian Steel CompanyNLMKhas set up plant in DMIC Shendra phase.[53]

Culture/Cityscape[edit]

Culture[edit]

See also:Urdu in Aurangabad

The culture of Aurangabad city is heavily influenced by the culture ofHyderabad.The old city still retains the cultural flavour and charms ofMuslim culture of Hyderabad.Its influence is reflected in the language and cuisine of the locals. AlthoughUrduis among the principal languages of the city, along withMarathiandHindi,it is spoken in theDakhni–Hyderabadi Urdudialect.[54][better source needed]

Tourist attractions[edit]

Main articles:List of tourist attractions in AurangabadandTourism in Marathwada

Aurangabad is a historical city along with its surrounding towns and villages.[58]

Indian religions[edit]

Indian rock-cut architecture[edit]
Main article:Indian rock-cut architecture
  • Aurangabad Caves:These are situated at a distance of 5 km (3 mi), nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves dating back to 3 A.D. Of particular interest are theTantricinfluences evident in the iconography and architectural designs of the caves.
Hindu and Jain temples[edit]
ChintamaniParshvanathidol at Kachner temple
  • Kachner Jain Temple:This is a 250 years old temple dedicated toParshvanath.The idol here is called Chintamani Parshvanath.[59]

Gates and forts[edit]

Bhadkal Gate,part ofGates in Aurangabad
  • Gate:The city is also known for the52 gatesbuilt during Mughal era which gives it the name of "City of Gates".[60]

Mughal architecture[edit]

Bibi Ka Maqbara
  • Bibi Ka Maqbara:Aurangabad is known for theBibi Ka Maqbarasituated about 3 km (2 mi) from the city, which is the burial mausoleum of EmperorAurangzeb's wifeDilras Banu Begum,also known as Rabia-ud-Daurani. It is an imitation of theTaj Mahalat Agra and due to its similar design, it is popularly known as the "Taj of the Deccan".[61]Aurangabad also has the remains of the palace built by Aurangzeb, including the royal mosque.[62]

Other[edit]

  • Panchakki, was designed to generate energy via water brought down from a spring on a mountain. It displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture.
    Panchakki,was designed to generate energy via water brought down from a spring on a mountain. It displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture.
  • Salim Ali Lake
    Salim Ali Lake
  • Siddharth Garden near bus stand Aurangabad
    Siddharth Garden near bus stand Aurangabad
  • Panchakki:Panchakki, which literally means water mill, is a 17th-century watermill situated within the old city is known for its underground water channel, which traverses more than 8 km from nearby hills. The channel culminates into an artificial waterfall that powers the mill.
  • Salim Ali Lake & Bird Sanctuary:Popularly known as Salim Ali Talab (lake) is located in the northern part of the city near Delhi Darwaza, oppositeHimayat Bagh.During the Mughal period, it was known as Khiziri Talab. It has been renamed after the greatornithologistand naturalistSalim Ali.It also has a bird Sanctuary and a garden maintained by the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation.
  • Siddharth Garden and Zoo:is a park and zoo situated in near of the central bus station in Aurangabad. This is the only zoo inMarathwadaregion. There are various types of animals, birds, flowers and trees. The name of "Siddhartha" has been kept on the name ofGautama Buddha.[63][64][65]

Mashru and Himroo[edit]

  • Himroo:The fabric is said to have originated in Persia, though not conclusively proved, Himroo is associated with the times of Mohammad Tughlaq who ruled in the 14th century. Fabrics and shawls from Aurangabad are much in demand for their unique style and design.[66]
  • Kaghzipura: A place situated near Daulatabad made first handmade paper in India after the technology was brought here by Mongol invaders. However, the use of paper was not widespread there until the 12th century.[citation needed]

Cuisine[edit]

Naan Qaliya,Aurangabad

Aurangabadi food is much likeMughlaiorHyderabadi cuisinewith its fragrantpulaoandbiryani.Meat cooked in fresh spices and herbs is a speciality, as are the delectable sweets. The local cuisine is a blend ofMughlaiand Hyderabadi cuisine, with an influence of the spices and herbs of the Marathwada region.[67]

  • Naan Qaliais a dish that is associated with Aurangabad in India. It is a concoction of mutton and a variety of spices.Naanis the bread made intandoor(Hot furnace) while Qalia is a mixture of mutton and various spices.
  • Aurangabad/Marathwada/Dakhni cuisineis a blend of the Puneri and the Hyderabadi cuisine (which blends the use of typical South Indian ingredients such as curry leaves, tamarind and coconut into their celebrated culinary practices).[68]

Transport[edit]

Map
Map
Map

Air[edit]

Aurangabad Airportis an airport serving the city and has connecting flights toHyderabad,Delhi,Mumbai,Bangalore,Ahmedabad,Nagpur,Goa,LucknowandBangkok.In 2008, flights were made available to the people travelling to theHajjpilgrimage.[69][70]

Rail[edit]

Aurangabad railway stationis the major railway station underNanded railway divisionof the South Central Railway zone. It is located on the Kacheguda-Manmad section and has rail connectivity with major cities such as Delhi, Hyderabad, Latur Road, Manmad, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, Nashik Road, Nizamabad and Pune. The work of DPR preparation is ongoing for metro in Aurangabad from Shendra and Waluj.[71]The work of surveys and DPR is also ongoing for high speed rail line from Mumbai to Nagpur, which will have a halt in Aurangabad.

Road[edit]

Central Bus Stand and CIDCO bus stand, Aurangabad of MSRTC are the main public transport centres. Buses are available to every major bus depots of Maharashtra.Ola Cabsservice is available in city. Major long route Aurangabad buses reachDelhi,Jaipur,GandhinagarandHyderabadin 2–3 days. MSRTC buses are also available for all district ofMaharashtraand neighbouring State's cities likeIndore,Ujjain,Surat,Vadodara,Khandwa,Burhanpur,Khargone,Bhopal.There are Smart City Bus service in Aurangabad as the part of public transport in Aurangabad Metro City.

  • Aurangabad Airport
    Aurangabad Airport
  • Aurangabad Railway Station
    Aurangabad Railway Station

Education[edit]

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Universitygate

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University(BAMU) is located in Aurangabad city. Many colleges in the region are affiliated to it. The university has 101 Colleges affiliated in Aurangabad and 99 Colleges in Beed, 53 & 55 Colleges affiliated in Jalna & Osmanabad.[72]

Government College of Engineering, Aurangabadis an autonomous engineering college. It was affiliated to theDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Universityand was established in 1960. The construction of the college was started in 1957 and was completed in 1960.Marathwada Institute of TechnologyandJawaharlal Nehru Engineering Collegeare two other engineering colleges in Aurangabad.

Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabadis astate university[73]located in Aurangabad. It was established in 2017 by theGovernment of Maharashtra,the third and final university to be installed through theMaharashtra National Law University Act, 2014.[74]

Maulana Azad College of Arts and Sciencewas founded in 1963 byRafiq Zakaria,who formed a trust calledMaulana Azad Education Societyto manage the affairs. The college is affiliated toDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada Universityof Aurangabad.

National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology Aurangabad(NIELIT Aurangabad) is located inside the Dr. B.A.M. University campus. It is a central government engineering institute under the Ministry of Communication & Information Technology Government of India. It offers DEPM, B. TECH (Electronics Engineering), M. tech (Electronics Design Technology), Ph.D., and short-term courses.[citation needed]

Aurangabad has schools run by theAurangabad Municipal Corporation(AMC) and private schools owned and run by trusts and individuals. Government Polytechnic Aurangabad is one of the polytechnic institutions in Marathwada region.

Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, is affiliated toUniversity of Huddersfield.Students have internships in the Vivanta, Taj in Aurangabad.[75]

In 1903, a treaty was signed between British and the Nizam to train theNizam's Army and it was decided to establish a proper cantonment. Today the cantonment is spread across 2,584 acres (10.46 km2) with civil population of 19,274 as per 2001 census.[76]

Further information:Government College of Arts and Science, Aurangabad

Sports[edit]

Garware Stadium is the municipal stadium in the city.[77]International-standard cricket stadium atAurangabad District Cricket Association Stadiumis under construction.Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College Sports Complexis a sports complex with inJawaharlal Nehru Engineering Collegemainly used by college sports event.[citation needed]

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

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