Dr Pushkar Sohoni
History and Political Significance
The eponymous district in which the city of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is situated boasts a long and illustrious history. From the second century BCE, the Satavahanas, one of the Deccan’s first major dynasties, established their capital at Paithan (then…
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Shardul Deshpande and Austin Coutinho
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar found itself most prominently in the news in 2023 for its name change from Aurangabad—the name change being one of the last decisions Uddhav Thackeray took as chief minister of Maharashtra, before stepping down. In the debates that ensued either arguing for or against the…
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Sanket Sharad Kulkarni
In the sixteenth century, establishing a thriving city in the arid region now known as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar presented a formidable challenge. Water scarcity limited settlement potential, with locals relying solely on sources such as the Kham River, Rajtadag reservoir and old wells. Recognising…
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Dipanjan Mazumder
In one of the finest illustrations in the Padshahnama, the Mughal miniaturist Murar masterfully depicts the fortress of Daulatabad. The rich tapestry of colours captures on the faces of the Mughal besiegers the expression of both awe and determination that the uphill fortress rising…
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Kashshaf Ghani
Muslim presence in the Deccan from the late 13th century came to be seen as a consequence of Sultan Alauddin Khilji’s regular invasions in the south. More than the extension of political authority, the aim was to gather as many resources as possible by subjugating the southern kingdoms.…
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