AURANGABAD – AJANTA – ELLORA
AURANGABAD – AJANTA – ELLORA Founded by Malik Amber in 1610 AD, the original name of the city was Fatehnagar. However, in 1653 AD, Aurangzeb captured the city and renamed it Aurangabad. The mausoleum of his wife, Queen Rabia, is here, popularly known as Bibi-ka-Maqbara. The city is also the perfect halt station to take trips to the illustrious Daulatabad Fort and the world heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves. About 5kms south of the city lounge 10 Buddhist caves dating back to the 6 th century, overshadowed by their famous cousins of Ajanta and Ellora. Known as Aurangabad Caves, one must visit these caves on their visit to this city. The Bibi-ka-Maqbara lies another 3kms south. The 12 th century Daulatabad Fort, situated atop a hill about 13kms north-west on the way to Ellora Caves, provides a glaring reflection of the history of the place over a period of time that dates from its inception to that of the 17 th century, when it was taken over by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan....