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by Jayati on Feb 15, 2010
Shani Shingnapur village near Shirdi is a very interesting place - all houses and buildings here are without any doors. The residents are devotee of Shani God and believes that he protects them.
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Jan 25, 2012 05:25 PM
The Ellora-Ajanta festival, which was slated to be held in 2008 and postponed because of the Mumbai terror attacks, is all set to be launched on 26 January this year. Read on to know more...
History
Aurangabad, the gateway to Ajanta and Ellora, holds a significant place in the Buddhism. Not much of Aurangabad’s ancient history is known except that it was founded by Malik Ambar in the year 1610 A.D. Malik Ambar, the prime minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah of Ahmadnagar discovered the city during his visit to Kharki village.
The King expanded the Kharki village and included Aurangabad in its domain. Malik Ambar’s son succeeded his father’s throne and transformed the name from Kharki to Fatehnagar. However, after the appointment of Aurangzeb as the Viceroy of Deccan in 1633, he made the city his capital and renamed it as the present day Aurangabad. The city was also referred as Khujista Bunyad during the rule of Aurangzeb.
The city of Aurangzeb deserves a special mention in the war of 1857 as it was the active ground of the British. It was the city of Aurangabad that the British moved their first cavalry to relieve their 3rd cavalry at Malegaon. It was here that the first rebellion against the British started.
Aurangabad was declared as part of Maharashtra in the year 1956.
Travel within city
Getting around the city of Aurangabad is quite easy, as the city is well connected and there are many options for tourists and travelers. You can opt for auto rickshaws, buses, wonder cars, taxis and also rented cars and two wheelers in order to travel in and around Aurangabad.
Bus
Buses are a predominant mode of transport within the city of Aurangabad. Aurangabad Municipal Transport buses and Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation provide buses for tourists for sightseeing purposes in and around Aurangabad. Bus fares are very minimal and charges range around Rs 10 to 50.
Auto Rickshaw
Auto rickshaws in Aurangabad are metered, and the rates hover around Rs 5 per kilometer. The metered auto rickshaws have a minimum charge of Rs 10 and night charges are one and a half times the original charge.
Taxi
Air conditioned chauffeur driven taxis are also available and these will also be available for minimal charges of around Rs 7-10 per kilometer. This is one of the safest modes of transport. Non air conditioned taxis and cabs will also be available.
Rented Vehicle
You can also rent out two wheelers and four wheelers from car agencies for charges ranging around Rs 350 to 1500 per day. You can opt for such cabs in order to go for luxurious modes of transport.
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