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Aurangabad is said to be a ‘City of Gates’ and one cannot ignore the strong presence of these as one drives through the city. Aurangabad is one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The city is a tourist hub surrounded with many historical monuments including the Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites as well as Bibi Ka Maqbara . The administrative headquarters of the Aurangabad Division or Marathwada region. The city was a major silk and cotton textile production center. Paithan silk saris are also made in Aurangabad. The name of this cloth is derived from Paithan town.
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