To know the beauty of Maharashtra, Aurangabad has to be visited. It has got the rich heritage of ancient Indian make to Mughal Empires constructions. All those are well maintained is the proud gifting fact for all Indians. Aganta Ellora caves, Beebekha Makbara, Doulthabhad Fort, Aurangabad caves and Panjakki are the famous historic monuments in Aurangabad. In AD 1610, the Prime Minister of Ahmed Nagar Malik Akbar found out this place. In 1653, Mughal Prince Aurangaseb who was in charge of Deccan area renamed Phathenagar to Aurangabad. Later it became the capital city of Mughal kingdom. Before Independence it was part of Hydrebad. In 1960 it became part of Maharashtra. Ellora cave is situated 30km away from Aurangabad. Doulthabhad was a Fort city in 14th century. From BC 100 it was known as Devagiri and later it was changed to today's Doulathabad by Muhammed Bin Thuklekk. In AD 1296, Aladdin Gilghi conquered Devagiri and made it part of Delhi Sultans territory. Doulathabad Fort is both strong and beautiful. It's situated on top of a 200 meter high hill. Hills lower part is shaped as an uphill for about 50 metres. Because of that enemies cannot enter though this way. Another way is the narrow road through which only two people can pass at a night. If a huge army arrives, they can only wait outside as spectators. There are two dungeons. It's believed that one was fully dried and the other had water with crocodiles in it. After that there is a steep uphill.
On the way there is a dark cave to misguide enemies. Inside that all the steps are made out of sharpened rocks. Some of it's parts are extended downwards, that misguides the enemies to the crocodile dungeon. Till now researches haven't been able to fully understand its design. In AD 1328, during Muhammed Bin Thukklakke's time the capital city was changed to Devagiri. Later this highly secretive cave was constructed. After shifting a huge population to this city there was water scarcity which again changed the capital city to Delhi after two years. May be Tuklakk's urbanity originated from here. The fort was taken over by many and during Mughal king Shajahans reign it was conquered fully, not by fighting but by strong resistance for four months. In reality nobody has conquered Doulathabad. In 1724, Hydrebad was possessed by Nissam. After that until India got Independence it was under the possession of Nissam.
