Name Change Of Aurangabad and Osmanabad Comes into Force

Aurangabad and Osmanabad Name Change

The Maharashtra government has officially announced the renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts. Aurangabad will now be known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Osmanabad will be referred to as Dharashiv. This decision comes after a period in which the government solicited suggestions and objections several months ago.

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The renaming process extends to multiple levels, including sub-division, village, taluka, and district. The state’s Revenue Department has issued an official notification to solidify this change.

The Background

The choice to rename ‘Aurangabad’ as ‘Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’ and ‘Osmanabad’ as ‘Dharashiv’ was initially made during the last cabinet meeting of the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government. This decision, which took place on June 29, 2022, was presided over by the then Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. It’s noteworthy that this decision occurred shortly before his resignation from office, prompted by a rebellion led by Eknath Shinde.

The current Maharashtra government also made the decision to rename Ahmednagar district as Ahilyadevi Nagar, paying tribute to the renowned warrior-queen Ahilyadevi Holkar of the 18th century to mark her 298th birth anniversary.

History of Aurangabad

The history of Aurangabad dates back to the 2nd century BC when it was known as Khadki. It was ruled by a number of different dynasties over the centuries, including the Satavahanas, the Vakatakas, the Chalukyas, and the Rashtrakutas.

In the 11th century, Khadki was renamed Khirki by the Nizam Shahi dynasty. Khirki became an important center of trade and commerce and was also known for its beautiful gardens and palaces.

Mughal Rule

In the 17th century, Khirki was captured by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb renamed the city Aurangabad and made it the capital of the Deccan region. Aurangabad remained the capital of the Deccan until 1763 when it was moved to Hyderabad.

During the Mughal period, Aurangabad was a thriving city and was home to a number of important monuments, including the Bibi Ka Maqbara, the Panchakki, and the Aurangabad Fort. The Bibi Ka Maqbara is a white marble tomb that was built by Aurangzeb in memory of his wife, Dilras Banu Begum. The Panchakki is a series of five watermills that was built by Malik Ambar, a minister of the Nizam Shahi dynasty. The Aurangabad Fort is a massive fort that was built by Aurangzeb to protect the city from invaders.

Post – Mughal Rule

After the decline of the Mughal Empire, Aurangabad came under the control of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The Nizams continued to build and maintain the city’s monuments, and Aurangabad remained an important cultural and commercial center.

In 1947, India gained independence from British rule. Aurangabad became a part of the newly independent nation of India. The city continued to grow and develop after independence and is now a major industrial and educational center.

Aurangabad is a city with a rich and diverse history. It has been ruled by a number of different dynasties and has been home to a number of important monuments. Aurangabad is a city that is proud of its heritage and is committed to preserving its culture and traditions.

History of Osmanabad

The history of Osmanabad dates back to the 2nd century BC when it was known as Dharashiv. It was ruled by a number of different dynasties over the centuries, including the Satavahanas, the Vakatakas, the Chalukyas, and the Rashtrakutas.

In the 11th century, Dharashiv was renamed Dharashiv by the Nizam Shahi dynasty. Dharashiv became an important center of trade and commerce and was also known for its beautiful gardens and palaces.

Mughal Rule

In the 17th century, Dharashiv was captured by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb renamed the city Osmanabad and made it the capital of the Berar region. Osmanabad remained the capital of the Berar region until 1763 when it was moved to Aurangabad.

During the Mughal period, Osmanabad was a thriving city and was home to a number of important monuments, including the Hussain Sagar Lake, the Dharashiv Fort, and the Tomb of Miranji. The Hussain Sagar Lake is a man-made lake that was built by the Nizam Shahi dynasty. The Dharashiv Fort is a massive fort that was built by Aurangzeb to protect the city from invaders. The Tomb of Miranji is a white marble tomb that was built by Aurangzeb in memory of his general, Miranji.

Post – Mughal Rule

After the decline of the Mughal Empire, Osmanabad came under the control of the Nizams of Hyderabad. The Nizams continued to build and maintain the city’s monuments, and Osmanabad remained an important cultural and commercial center.

In 1947, India gained independence from British rule. Osmanabad became a part of the newly independent nation of India. The city continued to grow and develop after independence and is now a major agricultural and industrial center.

Osmanabad is a city with a rich and diverse history. It has been ruled by a number of different dynasties and has been home to a number of important monuments. Osmanabad is a city that is proud of its heritage and is committed to preserving its culture and traditions.

Shubham Mittal

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