Founded in 1610 by Malik Ambar, Aurangabad was then known as “Khidki” meaning window. The city served the real purpose of its ancient name as the Mughals could look into the Deccan through it. Later in 1953 the city was renamed as Aurangabad when Aurangazeb took over the Deccan kingdom. Aurangabad is most famous for its historical monuments and caves. The most renowned tourists’ attraction of Aurangabad is Bibi-Ka-Maqbara, built in memory of Aurangazeb’s wife, Begum Rabia Durani. Among others there are Aurangabad Caves, Panchakki, Himroo Factory, Darwazas, Daulatabad Fort, Khuldabad, Shirdi, Grihneshwar Temple, Paithan, Ajanata and Ellora Caves, and History Museum of Marathwada University.
