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Daulatabad Fort is an ancient fortification that rises formidably from the midst of verdant greenery. Often hailed as one of the 'seven wonders of Maharashtra', this architectural marvel is believed to have been built in the 12th century. Also known as Devgiri fort
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Attractions Near Daulatabad fort
Ellora Caves
10.35km from Daulatabad fort
One of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist and Jain monuments, and artwork, dating from the 600–1000 CE period.
Grishneshwar Temple
10.53km from Daulatabad fort
Grishneshwar Temple is one of the shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva that is referenced in the Shiva Purana. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga.
Bibi Ka Maqbara
11.36km from Daulatabad fort
Built in 1668 the Tomb of Rabia Durani or Bibi Ka Maqbara was erected by Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb to commemorate his mother Dilras Begum who was titled Rabia Durani post her death
Sant Dynaneshwar Udyaan
53.68km from Daulatabad fort
It is named after the saint Jnaneshwar, whose native village was near Paithan. Colorful flowerbeds, vast lawns, and musical fountains are the attractions of the udyan. Ten plazas and twenty-two fountains are added features. It has a children's play area, swimming pool and boat rides.
Shani Shingnapur
73.19km from Daulatabad fort
This is a Shanidev temple located in the Shingnapur village. this temple has a place in thins village history and so many devotees are visiting this temple a day.
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Aurangabad District is located mainly in the Godavari River Basin and partly in the Tapi River Basin. It is rich in its historical events and natural beauties. Aurangabad the only tourist district of India having two-world heritage monuments to its credits.
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The fort founded by yadavas of Devagiri in 11 century AD. Built on a 200m high conical hill. One of the powerful fort of the medieval Deccan. There are several watch towers,small caves, and temples inside this fort. We can see the whole daulatabad from the top of this fort. There are several hills around this fort and this hill is the highest. The caves and the waterbodies are not well maintained here.
Founded by the yadavas of Devagiri. This fort has a height of 600feet and has around 750 steps to climb on the top of the watchtower. From there we can see the whole daulatabad. This fort was the highest point in this area. There is a watchtower in th foot of this fort and there are also so many cannons preserved here. The view from the watchtower is wonderful.
A fort which was built at a height of 600feet. There are so many caves, watchtowers , cannon museum and so many. The view from the top of the fort is beautiful and we can see the whole daulatabad from here.
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