It was around this time that the viharas (monasteries) were carved out of caves in what is now Ajanta, and the stunning cave paintings were made, to be lost and rediscovered in the early 19th century. Travellers to Aurangabad will find history dating back to the 2nd century BCE, when the Satavahana rulers established their capital in Pratishtanapura, today known as Paithan. Conspicuously seen on the Deccan Plateau, it has a rich culture and a plethora of magnificent arts on display. It retains its past glory and charms, heritage and traditions. The city has a population of 1.2 million (2011) and is heading towards rapid industrial growth. Aurangabad, a dream destination of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, founded in 1610, is known today as one of the four important cities in Maharashtra. It sees a lot of international tourist traffic due to world heritage sites, Ajanta and Ellora caves. Aurangabad (Marathi: औरंगाबाद Auraṅgābād) now known officially as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Marathi: छत्रपति संभाजीनगर Chatrapati Sambhājīnagar), is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
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