They
lie just beyond the city, nearly forgotten - the Aurangabad caves, excavated
between the 2nd and 6th centuries AD. Tantra influences echo in the highly
ornate and strikingly detailed sculptures and architecture.
In 1679, Aurangzeb's son built a tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia- ud- Durani
- the hauntingly beautiful Bibi-Ka-Maqbara. A replica of the Taj Mahal, it
stands out as the only piece of Moghul architecture on the Deccan Plateau.
Pan Chakki
This late 17th century water mill displays the engineering skills of Malik
Ambar - architect of Aurangabad City. It is surrounded by a picturesque gardened
landscape, dotted with fish tanks, a spiritual guide to Aurangzeb.
They
lie just beyond the city, nearly forgotten - the Aurangabad caves, excavated
between the 2nd and 6th centuries AD. Tantra influences echo in the highly
ornate and strikingly detailed sculptures and architecture. 