Aurangabad was founded by Malik Ambar, Wazir (Prime Minister) of Murtaza Nizam Shah II, in 1610. Aurangzeb became the Viceroy of the Deccan during Shah Jahan reign, he made it his capital, and named it Aurangabad . The city originally came to existence in before 2 BC when Maurya rulers had a huge empire in India .
The caves of Ajanta and Ellora caves, Buddhist monastries and other temples were sculptured during mauryan period. The earliest caves at Ajanta and Pithalkora were excavated in the 2nd century BC, during the Satvahana era. Later, the Rashtrakutas built many temples, significantly, the Kailasa temple at Ellora, an extraordinary piece of ancient Indian architecture.
Being an important heritage centre. Travel Operators around the country operates tour and excursions to Aurangabad.
