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High Season : Oct - Mar

10 - 25℃

Low Season : Apr - Sep

25 - 45℃

Nearest Airport -IXU

Aurangabad

Nearest Train Stations -ANG

Ahmednagar

History

Ahmednagar was founded by Ahmad Nizam Shah 1 and so the name Ahmednagar. The city is said to have been built on an ancient city - Bhingar named after the famous Hindu saint Bhringu. This city is also known as the City of Saints was conquered by famous Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and the last Mughal emperor spent his last few years in the region. Later the Nizams of Hyderabad, Peshwas of Marathas, and also the British ruled over the region. The Marathas are said to have ruled for almost 50 years on the city. The Ahmednagar Fort is famous as the Great Indian leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawahar Lal Nehru were imprisoned in this fort. The British ruled over the place for a considerable time and converted Ahmednagar into a garrison.

Facts & Culture

Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra is about 120 km east of Pune and 114 km from Aurangabad. The town has been a major military base with important armed forces centres located in the city. The town is also home to the training and recruitment for the Indian Army Armoured Corps. The town is also famous for its 19 sugar factories. This historical city has several sites to visit. Ahmednagar Fort being the most famous, the fort also houses a museum with artefacts of the Mughal Dynasty. Chand Bibi Palace, Baugh Raza and the tomb of Meher Baba are some popular places. Renuka Goddess, Vishal Ganapati Temple, and the famous Sai Baba Temple at Shirdi are visited by millions of devotees throughout the year. Shani Shignapuur a small place 35 kilometers away has devotees from all over r the country all the year round. Pimpri Gawali Village 25 away from the town ha lately been in news for its agribusiness activities. This village is a model for the participatory approach with the farmers. Ahmednagar has a majority of Hindus but Muslims also have a huge presence here.

Places to See

Ahmednagar Fort

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Fort Ahmed Nagar is one of the most fascinating places in Ahmed Nagar. The fortress was originally built in mud in 1427 but was later converted into a magnificent stone fortress by Ahmad Nizamsha I,

10:00 - 17:00
M.I.R.C Ahmednagar, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 414002
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Tomb of Salabat Khan II

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Salabat Khan II was a great statesman and a minister in the court of the 4th Nizam Shah Murtaza. Today, the spectacular tomb of Salabat Khan is one of the famous places to visit in Ahmednagar. This ma

24 Hrs
Sonewadi, Maharashtra 414002
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Cavalry Tank Museum

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The Cavalry Tank Museum is a military museum and one of the most popular places to visit in Ahmednagar. It was established in 1994 by the Armoured Corps Centre and School and it is a one-of-a-ki

09:00 - 17:00
Iwale Nagar, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 414001
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary

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The Rehekuri Blackbuck Sanctuary is one of the most perfect places to visit in Ahmednagar for those who are fond of nature. Spread over an area of 2.17 square km, this vast sanctuary was established i

08:00 - 18:00
Bargewadi, Maharashtra 414402
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Toilet- No

Siddheshwar Temple

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The Siddheshwar temple is one of the famous places to visit in Ahmednagar. This temple is situated at a distance of 40 kilometres from the main city of Ahmednagar, in the taluka of Parner. This beauti