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The Gates of Aurangabad distinguish it from several other medieval cities in India. Each of the 52 gates have a local history or had individuals linked with it. [1] Out of the 52, only four main and nine subordinate gates have survived, the most famous, oldest and biggest of them being the Bhadkal Gate near the Naukhanda Palace of Nizams. [2]
Because of its remoteness, Pitalkhora has few visitors. The caves, which date back to the 2nd century BC, are only 40 km away from the Ellora Caves at Aurangabad. One can see here many unusual sculptures like Yaksa figures. The main gate has a wide terrace, with the naga and guardians flanking the door, and a row of elephants decorate the complex.
The city of Aurangabad is known for its 52 gates and has been called the "City of Gates". These gates were built during Mughal era. [18] Daulatabad Fort (aka Devagiri Fort), located some 15 km (9 mi) north-west of Aurangabad, was built in the 12th century CE by the Yadava Dynasty. It was one of the most powerful forts during the medieval era.
Bhadkal Gate is a structure in Aurangabad City in Maharashtra, India. This gate is the biggest in the city. This gate is the biggest in the city. It was built by Ahamadnagar's Murtaza Nizamshah's vizier Malik Ambar to commemorate the victory against the Mughals in 1612.
Aurangabad began to industrialise in the late 19th century, with the city's first cotton mill being opened in 1889. [31] 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 in 1899-1900, 1918, and 1920, causing surges in crime. [32] [33]
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The Diwan e Aam was demolished when the present medical college of Aurangabad was constructed. The palace now houses The Aurangabad College for women. In the olden days Nawab Salar Jang's palace and Govind Baksh's mahal were between the Paitan and Jafar gates. It is presently owned by Prince Azmat Jah Bahadur.
The Qila-e-Ark was constructed by Aurangzeb around 1656, [2] during his second princely stint as governor of the Deccan (1653-1658). The palace was constructed on the northern edge of Aurangabad, Mughal capital of the Deccan, past an older palace complex called Qila Naukhanda (built by Malik Ambar of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate).