A fascinating combination of ancient and modern , Nanded is one of the oldest and historic cities, once ruled by various dynasties such as Satvahanas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Kakatiyas, Yadavas, Bahamanis, Adilshahis, and finally the Mughal dynasty. It is located on the Godavari River and is today famous for its undisputed climax, the establishment of GurudwaraHazur Sahib, where the tenth Sikh master Guru Gobind Singh Ji swallowed his last breath and dedicated his life Gives humanity. Gurudwara is considered the biggest attraction of the city. The presence of Hazur Sahib, one of the five Sikh takthas, made Nanded, the second most sacred city among the Sikhs. The city also has various Sufi shrines, beautiful Sahastrakud waterfalls, and Kandhar fortress. There is a huge Kshetrapala statue here. It is now in a broken state, and the statue is estimated to be over 15 m high. Another popular tourist attraction is the Kaleshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kandahar, Kunthaligiri, and Dharur are ancient fortresses and also attract a large number of tourists. This historic city is also rich in natural resources such as granite, calcium, magnesium, and limestone. It is both a government center and a market town in the surrounding agricultural area. Popular crops grown in the area include cotton, sugarcane, soybeans, sorghum, and bananas. Nanded also has a regional cotton research center that supports the cotton-growing industry in the region.