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Ghazipur: Historical City of Uttar Pradesh

I love to travel different places and that is the reason why search for secret, known and unknown locations so that my journey will become perfect. My today’s target is Ghazipur that is also spelled as Ghazeepore, Ghazipour and Gauspur. I will refer the place as Ghazipur city as that is the most popular name of the place. Ghazipur is also a headquarters of big rich agricultural state Utter Pradesh, India.  As per the sources Ghazipur name derives from the Ruler's name Sayyid Masud Ghazi. This Muslim ruler defeated the local King of the city and established this town as a big commercial place for his empire. Records says Ghazipur was established in 1330 CE. This town was also the major center for British East India Company.  Opium factory established in 1820 by the British government is one of the major sources of income of the city. Ghazipur opium factory is one of the biggest plants in the world. This industry is producing a huge quantity of drugs for world pharmace...

Aurangabad

Aurangabad the city of ruler Aurangzeb is our next tourist attraction of India. This city was named after Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangabad city is located in Maharashtra, India and meaning of title is City constructed of Throne. Monuments, parks and historical places are key centers of the city for tourism. People throughout the world know about Ajanta-Ellora monuments as the monuments shows the artistic heritage of city. In late years of 16 th century, the Aurangzeb was declared as Mughal Emperor. He used the city as base camp for ruling the captured areas of his emperor. Aurangzeb died in 1707 in Aurangabad, though his tomb is placed at Khultabad, which is the small area close to Aurangabad City. Voyagers attaining to city must not miss Khultabad area. Few big known monuments of Aurangabad are Bibi-ka-Maqbara, which is similar to Taj Mahal of Agra City , archaeological museum, and many more. Few world-popular items of Aurangabad are wicker Himroo shawls, K...