Bibi Ka Maqbara is a maqbara built by the Mughal Prince Azam Shah, in the late 17th century as a loving tribute to his mother, Rabia Durrani (the first wife of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb). The comparison to the Taj Mahal has resulted in a general ignorance of the monument. This monument is also called the Dakkhani Taj (Taj of the Deccan).
One of the things that makes Aurangabad stand out from the several other medieval cities in India were its 52 "gates", each of which have a local history or had individuals linked with them. Not many people are aware of the fact that Aurangabad is also known as the "City of Gates". Out of 52 only 4 main and 9 subordinate gates have survived, the most famous and oldest and biggest of them being the Bhadkal Gate near the Naukhanda Palace of Nizams.
Panchakki also known as the water mill, takes its name from the mill which used to grind grain for the pilgrims. This monument located in Aurangabad, Maharastra, displays the scientific thought process put in medieval Indian architecture. It was designed to generate energy via water brought down from a spring on a mountain. The building, attached to the dargah of Baba Shah Musafir a Sufi saint is located in a garden near the Mahmud Darvaza and consist of a mosque, a madrissa, a kacheri, a minister's house, a sarai and houses for zananas.
The Naukhanda palace was built by Malik Ambar in 1616 upon the summit of a rising ground at Aurangabad, India. The massive portal gateway leading to this, over which the Naubatkhana sounded, was called Barkal. According to one account a noble of Aurangzeb’s court named Alam Khan, made additions to this Palace; and further additions were subsequently made by Asaf Jah I. An adjoining block of buildings was screened off by a partition wall for Nasir Jang. The Naukonda palace was also occupied by Nizam Ali Khan, when he was at Aurangabad.
The Siddharth Garden is situated in the heart of the city. It is placed beside the Central Bus Stand of Aurangabad which also lies near the Station Road. The garden is spread over a large area and it has a green outlook. The Siddharth Garden is one of the most popular outdoor recreational centers of Aurangabad. There is a small aquarium in the garden. Large areas of grass flanked by shurbs and trees is fantastic to watch. There is also a good spot for picnic. The zoo of the garden has various animals like tigers, lions, lepoards, deers, snakes, elephants and many other variety of animals. It is a good time pass to visit this garden and zoo if you are not willing to go long distance out of city and a visit only for a short picnic.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), formerly Marathwada University, is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Republic of India. It was named after Bharat Ratna (Gem of India) Dr. "Babasaheb" Ambedkar, an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher, anthropologist, historian, orator, economist, teacher, editor, prolific writer, a revivalist for Buddhism in India and mainly the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. The university was established on August 23, 1958, and is one of the third oldest premier[clarification needed] university established by Maharashtra state government after Mumbai and Pune Universities.
Aurangabad Airport is also called as Chikkalthana Airport. This airport is a public airport which is situated in Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra. Government of Maharashtra developed a strategy to increase tourism in the early 1990. Now, the airport has extended its roost and has become an important airport of the city. Passengers can comfortably complete their journey and experience the necessary amenities.