Places to visit in Aurangabad, Daulatabad and Ahmednagar
Bohra Travel Vibes - Part 1
we started our journey from pune to Aurangabad and this time the focus was on the spiritual sites of our Bohra community in the City as we have already covered the other city attractions like Bibi ka Makabara pan chakki and also we had a limited time to spend there we skipped visiting Ajanta and elora caves
It is located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is known for its rich cultural and historical heritage, being the birthplace of the famous Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The city is also famous for its beautiful caves, including the Ajanta and Ellora caves, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Aurangabad is a popular tourist destination and attracts tourists from all over the world. Apart from its cultural heritage, the city is also known for its delicious street food, like the spicy vada pav and the sweet jalebi.
The city is well connected by road, rail, and air and is a convenient base for exploring the nearby hill stations and pilgrimage sites. Overall, Aurangabad is a must-visit destination for those interested in history, culture, and architecture.
Our first stop was najam baug at Mazar of Moulaya NajamKhan and Moulai Wali
bhai Shaheed QR. we stayed at Mazar and performed ziyarat sharaf of Sayeed sahibs and the ambiance around the Mazar is really pleasant to spend a great time with family and friends as there is a green lushful garden and a football ground adjusant to the place make sure you carry stuff for your favirote sports
We were having a blast with badminton and soccer ball we brought with us
So here is all the famous locations around the place within reach if you are will to pay a visit
Next day post breakfast we went to see haweli Mubarak of Sayedi Jiwanji Saheb located near Najmi Masjid one of the main masjids of Dawoodi bohras located on the street Named after 52nd Dai Sayyedna Mohammed Burhanuddin QR
Jiwanji Milas haweli is still intact with the architecture of that time and currently servers as a Madresa for the kids, inside haveli the colourful holes in the ground are the underground pots used for dying clothes, work carried out by Jiwanji mola
Who spent his life in Aurangabad serving the community and helping those who asked for it, Sayadi Jiwanji held fruitful relationship with Peshwas in pune and passed away in Burhanpur at his official visit there.
Next day the plan was to visit daulatabad fort situated around 10 km outside city to the north a palace quite wonderful and breathtaking view from the top
daulatabad fort
Daulatabad Fort, also known as Devgiri Fort, is a historical fort in Daulatabad, Maharashtra, India. It is located about 15 kilometers northwest of Aurangabad, and is a major tourist attraction in the region.
The fort was originally built in the 12th century by the Yadava dynasty, who named it Devgiri Fort. It was later renamed Daulatabad, which means "City of Wealth," by Muhammad bin Tughluq, the Sultan of Delhi, when he made it the capital of his kingdom in the 14th century.
The fort is known for its strategic location, as it sits atop a hill that rises almost 600 feet above the surrounding plain. It has a series of walls and gates, and the interior of the fort includes several palaces, temples, and other buildings.
The fort has a long and storied history, and has been a site of many battles over the centuries. It was captured by the Marathas in the 17th century, and was later used as a British garrison during the colonial period.
Today, Daulatabad Fort is a popular tourist destination, and is known for its historical and architectural significance. It is open to the public, and visitors can explore the fort's many structures and learn about its history.
The hike towards the top may be exhaustive for some so do carry some water along but the hike is worth it also recommended to hire a guide as the place is really cost efficient and not overpriced like other places in India
Getting down the fort was faster then expected
Post the hike we went to our place to get some sleep and prepare for the next day
The last day of our trip was concluded by the visit to one of the holiest place in India that is dongaon around 60 km west to the Aurangabad so we sent adios to the city and started our journey back to pune via dognao Mazar of sayyedi nurruddin saheb mola QA a rehanii valiii of God unfortunately we dint spend the night there and left in eventing for pune as we planned for one more stoppage at Ahmednagar to visit and pray at the Mazar of Ganje shohada post which we found the best place to dine in the city hotel Qureshi quenching our never-ending thirst of chicken and cheese with non other then chicken cheese tikkas and other delicacies
And that’s how we sepnt our precious Christmas holidays with our beloved family and friends
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