Chand Minar, Aurangabad

Name: Chand Minar
Address: Aurangabad, India

#8 among attractions in Aurangabad

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The Chand Minar or the Tower of the Moon is a medieval tower in Daulatabad, India. The tower is located in the state of Maharashtra near the Daulatabad-Deogiri fort complex. It was erected in 1445 C.E by King Ala-ud-din Bahmani to commemorate his capture of the fort. Chand Minar bears resemblance to the Qutb Minar of Delhi and was inspired from it. ()

Built: 1445 (579 years ago)Coordinates: 19°56'40"N, 75°13'3"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kailasa Temple, Ramachandra of Devagiri, Tomb of Aurangzeb, Daulatabad Fort.

6 miNW
Ancient rock-carved caves and temples
Kailasa Temple, Ellora
153 min walk • The Kailasa Temple, a remarkable example of ancient Indian rock-cut architecture, is nestled in the city of Ellora, India. Carved out of a single rock, this Hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its intricate design and awe-inspiring size.
~1720 ftW
Forts and castles
Ramachandra of Devagiri, Aurangabad
9 min walk • Ramachandra, also known as Ramadeva, was a ruler of the Seuna dynasty of Deccan region in India. He seized the throne from his cousin Ammana, after staging a coup in the capital Devagiri. He expanded his kingdom by fighting his Hindu neighbours such as the Paramaras, the Vaghelas, the Hoysalas, and the Kakatiyas.
4.5 miNW
Memorial
Tomb of Aurangzeb, Khuldabad
115 min walk • The Tomb of Aurangzeb, the last influential Mughal emperor, is located in Khuldabad, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India.
0.4 miS
Area
Daulatabad Fort, Aurangabad
11 min walk • Deogiri Fort, also known as Devagiri or Deogiri, is a historic fortified citadel located in Devagiri village near Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It was the capital of the Yadava dynasty, for a brief time the capital of the Delhi Sultanate, and later a secondary capital of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate.
4.7 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khuldabad
121 min walk • Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khultabad is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Hanuman, located at Khuldabad, near Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The temple is located four kilometers from the Ellora Caves.