Aurangabad, is a city in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.
Aurangabadis a city in theAurangabad districtofMaharashtrastate in India. Aurangabad ("Aurang City") is named after theMughalemperorAurangzeb. The city is a tourism hub, surrounded by many historical monuments, including theAjanta CavesandEllora Caves, which are UNESCOWorld Heritage Sites, as well asBibi Ka MaqbaraandPanchakki. The administrative headquarters of theAurangabad DivisionorMarathwadaregion, Aurangabad is titled"The City of Gates"and the strong presence of these can be felt as one drives through the city.The City was founded in 1610 by Malik Amber which in the year 2010 completed 400 years. Aurangabad is theTourism Capital of Maharashtra.