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Consider the following statements with reference to Aurangabad City Aurangabad was built in 1610 by ...........

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    Consider the following statements with reference to Aurangabad City

    1. Aurangabad was built in 1610 by Malik Ambar of the Nijamshahi dynasty.
    2. It was renamed Aurangabad by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb when he made it his capital.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Correct Answer
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    Explanation:

    Both statements are incorrect.

    • Aurangzeb, who lived in Aurangabad until his death, tortured and killed Chhatrapati Sambahji, son of the Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji.
    • Following the historic incident there is a long standing demand for renaming Aurangabad city Sambahji Nagar, which has resurfaced recently.
    • The district of Aurangbad is well known for UNESCO Heritage sites such as Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad Caves and Ellora Caves.

    Hence option 4th is correct.

    By: Shubham Tiwari
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