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Ahmednagar district (Marathi pronunciation: [əɦ(ə)məd̪nəɡəɾ] ), officially Ahilyanagar district, is the largest district of Maharashtra state in western India. The historical city of Ahmednagar is the headquarters of the district. Ahmednagar and Sangamner are the largest cities in the district. It was the seat of the Ahmednagar Sultanate of late medieval period (1496–1636 CE). This district is known for the towns of Shirdi associated with Sai Baba , Meherabad associated with Meher Baba , Shani Shinganapur with Shanidev, and Devgad with Lord Dattatreya . Ahmednagar district is part of Nashik Division . The district is bordered by Aurangabad district to the northeast, Nashik district to the northwest, Thane and Pune districts to the southwest, Solapur district to the south and Beed district to the southeast.

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60-603: Ahmednagar (officially Ahilya Nagar ) is a city in, and the headquarters of, the Ahmednagar district , Maharashtra , India. Ahmednagar has several dozen buildings and sites from the Nizam Shahi period. Ahmednagar Fort , once considered almost impregnable, was used by the British to house Jawaharlal Nehru (the first prime minister of India) and other Indian Nationalists before Indian independence. A few rooms there have been converted to

120-568: A Sadhvi , or holy woman, After the deaths of her husband Khanderao Holkar , father-in-law Malhar Rao Holkar , and son Male Rao Holkar . Ahilyabai undertook the affairs of the Holkar dynasty . She defended Indore against invasions and personally led armies into battle, with her brother-in-law Tukoji Rao Holkar serving as her military commander. Ahilyabai was born into a Marathi Hindu family to Mankoji Shinde and Sushila Shinde in Maharashtra in

180-471: A Almshouse Ujjain(Avantika) : she built four Mandir and a charitable building Kanchipuram : Ganga water annually sent Mathura : she built a Mandir 2 Ghat and one charitable building Ayodhya : She built 4 Ram Mandir and 3 charitable buildings Haridwar(Maya) : a Ghat and a charitable house Varanasi : Refer the above table Badrinath : 5 Dharmashalas and eight charity buildings Jagnath (Puri) : A temple, Almhouse and garden land Here we see

240-469: A postal stamp in honor of Sadhvi's 200th death anniversary on 25 August 1996. Presently the airport at Indore is named " Devi Ahalya Bai Holkar Airport ". The university in Indore city is named as Devi Ahalya University . Not only in her own state but also across India, she is credited with arranging the supply of Ganga water for temples , shrines , Ghats , temple donations, endowments and annual pujas. She

300-564: A hope that he would support me in my old age. Now, will you also leave me, an old man, alone to be drowned in the fathomless ocean? ... Will you also leave me without any support? Still, if you don't want to change your mind, let me die first." This convinced her to choose to live and Malhar Rao thereupon began to train her in military affairs. He died on 20 May 1766 in Alampur. On 23 Aug 1766, Ahilyabai's only son, Male Rao Holkar , became ruler of Indore at age 21 when he received investiture from

360-472: A majority of them are Protestants . 19°05′53″N 74°43′57″E  /  19.09806°N 74.73250°E  / 19.09806; 74.73250 Ahilyabai Holkar This is an accepted version of this page Ahilyabai Holkar ( Marathi pronunciation: [əɦɪljɑbaɪ] ; 31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795), also spelled Ahalya Bai , was the Rajamata and later the ruling queen of Indore within

420-480: A month. On the march you should arrange for military posts to be located for protection of the road." Ahilbayai's attack was successful. In 1754, Khanderao and Malhar Rao, acting on orders from Mughal Grand Vizier Ghazi ud-Din Khan Feroze Jung III , laid siege to the fort at Kumher , then held by Jat Raja Suraj Mal . Suraj Mal had sided with Safdar Jang , another Mughal vazier who had rebelled against

480-670: A museum. During his confinement by the British at Ahmednagar Fort in 1944, Nehru wrote the book The Discovery of India . Ahmednagar is home to the Indian Armoured Corps Centre & School (ACC&S), the Mechanised Infantry Regimental Centre (MIRC), the Vehicle Research and Development Establishment (VRDE) and the Controllerate of Quality Assurance Vehicles (CQAV). Training and recruitment for

540-400: A period during which perfect order and good government prevailed and the people prospered. She was a very able ruler and organizer, highly respected during her lifetime, and considered as a saint by a grateful people after her death." "For thirty years her reign of peace, The land in blessing did increase; And she was blessed by every tongue, By stern and gentle, old and young. Yea, even

600-530: A plan of developing the city by year 2031. Ahmednagar took its name from Ahmad Nizam Shah I , who founded the town in 1494 on the site of a battlefield where he won a battle against superior Bahamani forces. It was close to the site of the village of Bhingar . With the breakup of the Bahmani Sultanate , Ahmad established a new sultanate in Ahmednagar, also known as Nizam Shahi dynasty . The town Ahmednagar

660-694: A teacher's training program. Farrar was from America and spent his entire life in Ahmednagar running her schools, these girls' schools were one of the first such kind in the country. During the First World War, Ahmednagar was the site of a camp for Prisoners of War, mainly for German and Austrian civilian internees and the captured crews of German ships, but also some Turkish soldiers captured in Mesopotamia. On 31 May 2023, Eknath Shinde (the chief minister of Maharashtra ) announced that Ahmednagar would be renamed "Ahilya Nagar", in honour of Ahilyabai Holkar who

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720-425: A temple service. Impressed by the child's piety and character, Malhar advised his son, Khanderao, to marry her. They were wed in 1733 when he was nine or ten and she was seven or eight. They had a son, Maloji Holkar, in 1745 and a daughter, Muktabai Holkar, in 1748. By the time of Ahilyabai's marriage, her father-in-law Malhar Rao Holkar had already risen from a childhood of shepherding to ruling as Subahdar over

780-585: A territory comprising thirty parganas yielding high revenues. From 1748, Malhar Rao's power in Malwa allowed him to play kingmaker in northern and central India and by 1750, he was the de facto ruler of the Maratha Confederacy . He regularly received grants, including monetary tributes , land, and noble titles , from the Peshwa government in recognition of his service to the empire. His land lay north of

840-513: Is a village in the district that is considered a model of environmental conservation . In the 2011 census Ahmednagar district recorded a population of 4,543,159, roughly equal to the nation of Costa Rica or the US state of Louisiana . This gave it a ranking of 33rd among the districts of India (out of a total of 640). The district had a population density of 266 inhabitants per square kilometre (690/sq mi). Its population growth rate over

900-487: Is also getting explored. Ahmednagar railway station will become an important railway junction in future to the level similar to Daund railway junction. A Kalyan-Murbad-Ahmednagar line is also possible in future. Ahmednagar is well connected by road with major cities of Maharashtra and other states. It has four lane road connectivity to: National Highway 222 from Kalyan to Nirmal near Adilabad in Telangana passes through

960-899: Is credited with promoting activities including the repair and addition of several famous temples, notably the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi , the Gauri Somnath Temple in Chola and the construction of the famous Dashashwamedha Ghat in Banaras . The Holkar family was known for avoiding using public cash to meet their personal and family expenses. They possessed their personal funds, which they had accumulated through their private property. Ahilyabai inherited personal funds estimated at sixteen crores rupees at that time. Ahilyabai donated money from her personal resources to charity. The charities of

1020-517: Is under proposal to be divided and a separate Sangamner district and it can be carved out of existing Ahmednagar district with the inclusion of the northern parts of Ahmednagar district which include Rahata , Rahuri , Shrirampur , Sangamner , Akole , Kopargaon , and Nevasa talukas in the proposed district. Sangamner is geographically at centre for ease of administration and well connected by Roads. Sangamner having its separate Vana Vibhag, Bandhakam Vibhag Office, District Court etc. Ralegaon Siddhi

1080-600: The Deccan , died in Ahmednagar and is buried at Khuldabad , near Aurangabad in 1707, with a small monument marking the site. In 1759, the Peshwa of the Marathas obtained possession of the place from Nizam of Hyderabad and in 1795 it was ceded by the Peshwa to the Maratha chief Daulat Rao Sindhia . In 1803 Ahmednagar was besieged by a British force under Richard Wellesley and captured. It

1140-579: The Indian Army Armoured Corps takes place at the ACC&;S. Ahmednagar is a relatively small town and shows less development than the nearby western Maharashtra cities of Mumbai and Pune. Ahmednagar is home to 19 sugar factories and is also the birthplace of the cooperative movement. Due to scarce rainfall, the city often suffers from drought. Marathi is the primary language for daily-life communication. The city administration has recently published

1200-536: The Indian Railways . Ahmednagar has rail connectivity with Pune , Manmad , Kopargaon , Shirdi , Daund , Goa , Nasik and other metro-cities like New Delhi , Mumbai , Chennai , Kolkata , Bangalore , Ahmedabad . 41 express trains stop at this station. There is still a demand for direct rail connectivity to other major cities of India. Ahmednagar station will now be a part of the Pune railway division. 24 stations of

1260-616: The Maratha Confederacy . She established Maheshwar (in Madhya Pradesh ) as the seat of the Holkar Dynasty . A beloved figure of Indian history, she is renowned for good governance, social welfare , and humanitarian work along with religious, educational, and cultural advancements. She contributed to the growth of Indian architecture through the commission of various temples , Ghats , and Dharmshalas . Ahilyabai's Matha , or charitable endowments, spread across India. Remembered as

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1320-510: The Peshwa . Male Rao had reigned for just over six months when he died on 5 April 1767. Malhar Rao's adopted son Tukoji Rao Holkar was then made Subahdar on the payment of a large tribute of Indian rupees and Ahilyabai became the de facto ruler. Historical records show that groups from neighboring states, particularly the Chundawat clan of Jaipur , rebelled during this transfer of power, taking advantage of both Tukoji Rao's absence from

1380-593: The Samajwadi Party in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly) said that "The Maha Yuti government is implementing the 'Yogi pattern' of creating an illusion of development by changing the names of cities without doing anything for development" and accused the government of "distorting history". On 13 March 2024, the Maharashtra state cabinet announced that they had approved the renaming of Ahmednagar at

1440-596: The Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The district has the maximum number of sugar factories in the state. The first cooperative sugar factory in Asia was established at Pravanagar. A role model of water conservation work can be seen at Ralegaon Siddhi , which is also called the Ideal Village. Newase where Dnyaneshwari was written, Shri Saibaba's Shirdi, one of Ashtavinayaks at Siddhatek,

1500-685: The British era Ahmednagar was part of Bombay presidency . Christian missionaries, particularly from the United states of America, arrived in early 19th century when the British parliament allowed proselytizing in areas under the control of the East India Company . In Ahmednagar Christians are a result of the American Marathi mission and the mission of the Church of England 's Society for the Propagation of

1560-508: The Daund-Ankai section will be merged with Pune railway division. The Daund-Ankai section is currently under the management of the Solapur railway division. The change to the Pune division will increase the chances of starting demu services between Ahmednagar and Pune stations. One of the oldest and important railway projects of Ahmednagar railway station was kalyan-Ahmednagar railway project which

1620-585: The Devi Ahilyabai in her territory as well as throughout the Bharata Kanda are too well known. A well-documented account of the expenditure can be found in the "Devasthan classification list 1923 by the Holkar government".   The Holkar government appointed a "Devastahan officer" who travelled far and wide and collected information on the spot. The arrangements made by Devi Ahilya at all the sacred were shown in

1680-619: The Gospel.The first Protestant Christian mission in the district was opened in 1831.The Hume Memorial Congregational Church in Ahmednagar city was built in 1833 by WIDER CHURCH MINISTRIES OF USA later known as American Marathi Mission. Christianity has been Ahmednagar's third-largest religion, found all over the district except in the south-west.It is called as Jerusalem of Maharashtra. Every village has one or more resident families as Christian and every village has its own church for worship. Ahmednagar's Christians are called Marathi Christians and

1740-533: The Narmadha on both sides of Sahyadri. In 1751, he successfully mediated a major land agreement between the Peshwa and Mughal emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur and by 1753, he was considered indispensable. Starting in 1754, Malhar Rao kept Ahilyabai actively involved in diplomacy debates, matters of the kingdom's finances, and other problems of both the Mughal Empire and the Peshwa . Throughout her married life, she

1800-934: The below table Charities connected with the Jyotir-Lingas situation. charity. statement. Part II, P.87 Silver-idol Shak 1834, Bhadrapad Number. Annual payment of Rs. 81/- for 1 worship. (2) Re-installation of Kashi- Vishwanath. (3) 6 Private temples. (4) Temple of the Ganges and 3 temples on the Ghat. (5) Shree Tarkeshwar temple. (6) Dashaswarnedha Ghat. (7) Female Mankarnika Ghat. (8) Dharmashala Rameshwar. (9) Dharmashala Kapildhara. (10) 9 Private Bungalows. (11) Garden-field. (12) Plinth on Shitala Ghat. (13) Dharmashala Uttar Kashi. (14) Establishment ofBramha-puri. Sapta Puri (seven cities) and Char Dham (four quarters) were looked up eventually by Hindus of all castes and creeds in worship and pilgrimage. Dwarka : she built

1860-500: The central and state legislatures by the Ahmednagar Lok Sabha and Ahmednagar City Vidhan Sabha seats respectively. The sitting MP was Dr.Sujay Vikhe Patil as of 2022, while the sitting MLA was Sangram Jagtap. Internet facilities are provided by several service providers. Ahmednagar district Although Ahmednagar district was created as early as 1818, modern history of Ahmednagar may be said to have commenced from 1869,

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1920-470: The children at their mother's feet, Are taught such homely rhyming to repeat. In latter days from Brahma came, To rule our land, a noble Dame, Kind was her heart and bright her fame, And Ahilya was her honored name." Collecting oral memories of hers in the 1820s, Sir John Malcolm , the British official most directly concerned with the 'settlement' of central India, seems to have become deeply enamored of her. "Ahilyabai's extraordinary ability won her

1980-400: The city. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and different private transport operators provide bus service connecting the city to all parts of the state. Ahmednagar has three main bus stands: Ahmednagar Municipal Council was upgraded to a municipal corporation in 2003. As of 2022, Rohini Shendage of Shiv Sena was the incumbent mayor. Ahmednagar city is represented in

2040-503: The decade 2001-2011 was 12.43%. Ahmadnagar had a sex ratio of 934 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 80.22%. 20.09% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes made up 12.63% and 8.63% of the population respectively. In the 2011 census, the vast majority of the population in Ahmednagar was Hindu, but there was a significant population of Muslims. Jains and Buddhists are small minorities. Languages of Ahmednagar district (2011) At

2100-453: The diplomatic and administrative skills exhibited by Devi. Justice administration was soft but speedy, practical yet spiritual, restraining yet re-forming. She transformed Indore into a progressive city, and build industries and universities . The government of India issued a stamp on 25 August 1996 in celebration of the 200th death anniversary. The Indore airport is named after Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport . The city of Indore named

2160-493: The emperor. Khanderao was inspecting his troops in an open palanquin when he was killed by cannon fire . Devastated by Khanderao's death, Alhiyabai announced she would commit sati , ritualistic suicide on his funeral pyre . Her dismayed subjects begged her to reconsider but she explained that she felt sati was the only way she could fulfill her husband's promise to accompany her all her life. Her father-in-law Malhar Rao begged: "Daughter, my son left me whom I raised with

2220-599: The famous Kanifnath temple, attract devotees. The Palace of Chand Bibi , the Bhandardara dam, Harishchandragad Fort, the Maldhok (Indian Bustard) sanctuary and the Rehkuri sanctuary are some of the places of tourist attraction. Ahmednagar district consists of fourteen talukas. These talukas are Ahmednagar district has twelve Vidhan Sabha constituencies , six in each of the two parliamentary constituencies. The Ahmednagar district

2280-422: The farmers were at peace and oppression ceased, for each case that came to the queen's notice was dealt with severely. She loved to see her people prosper, and to watch the fine cities grow, and to watch that her subjects were not afraid to display their wealth, lest the ruler should snatch it from them. Far and wide the roads were planted with shady trees, and wells were made, and rest-houses for travelers. The poor,

2340-402: The homeless, the orphaned were all helped according to their needs. The Bhils who had long been the torment of all caravans were routed from their mountain fastnesses and persuaded to settle down as honest farmers. Hindu and Musalman alike revered the famous Queen and prayed for her long life. Her last great sorrow was when her daughter became a Sati upon the death of Yashwantrao Phanse. Ahalya Bai

2400-558: The largest in Asia. Situated in the rain shadow region of the Western Ghats , Ahmednagar has a hot semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSh ). The climate is hot throughout the year and sweltering during the pre-monsoon months from March to mid-June, whilst monsoon rainfall averages less than a third of that received in Mumbai and about a tenth what is received in Mahabaleshwar on the crest of

2460-550: The mountains. As of 2011 Indian census , Ahmednagar had a population of 350,859. Ahmednagar has a sex ratio of 961 females per 1000 males and an average literacy rate of 84%, higher than the national urban average of 79.9%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Languages of Ahmednagar city (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 68.01% of the population spoke Marathi , 9.43% Hindi , 8.59% Urdu , 4.86% Telugu , 4.31% Marwari , 1.35% Sindhi and 0.95% Gujarati as their first language. Ahmednagar has 1 airport,

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2520-601: The nearest domestic airport at Shirdi at 90 km. While the nearest International Airport is at Pune . Ahmednagar city has air connectivity by seaplane service. The seaplane port is located at the Mula Dam water reservoir, 30 minutes away from Ahmednagar City. The service has been offered by Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt. Ltd. (MEHAIR) from 22 September 2014. Ongoing flights are available from Juhu, Mumbai to Mula Dam . Ahmednagar railway station (station code:ANG) belongs to Solapur Division of Central Railway zone of

2580-550: The new state of Maharashtra. The district along with its namesake city were renamed to Ahilyanagar in 2023 by the government of Eknath Shinde , in honour of Ahilyabai Holkar, the Rani of Indore ; the move faced some criticism. In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Ahmednagar one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the twelve districts in Maharashtra currently receiving funds from

2640-577: The regard of her subjects and of the other Maratha confederates , including Nana Phadnavis. With the natives of Malwa ... her name is sainted and she has styled an avatar or Incarnation of the Divinity. In the soberest view that can be taken of her character, she certainly appears, within her limited sphere, to have been one of the purest and most exemplary rulers that ever existed." "This great ruler in Indore encouraged all within her realm to do their best, Merchants produced their finest clothes, trade flourished,

2700-504: The region and the widespread devastation wrought by the Third Battle of Panipat and its aftermath. Ahilyabai led Marantha armies against these rebellions and, despite a lack of resources and aid, won every battle. In 1791, Ahilyabai's son-in-law, Yeshwantrao Fanse, died and her daughter Muktabai committed sati on his funeral pyre. In those times, the state's administration was two-sided, military and civil . The military side

2760-575: The same time as they announced the renaming of seven railway stations in Mumbai . Ahmednagar is home to: Training and recruitment for the Indian Army Armored Corps take place at the ACC&S. Formerly, the city was the Indian base of the British Army 's Royal Tank Corps / Indian Armored Corps , amongst other units. The town houses the second-largest display of military tanks in the world and

2820-525: The time of the 2011 Census of India , 88.89% of the population in the district spoke Marathi , 4.74% Hindi and 2.74% Urdu as their first language. Other languages include Telugu and its dialect Waddar , as well as Marwari . Islam arrived in Ahmednagar during the Tughlaq dynasty . There are many Muslim monuments like salabat khan's Tomb known as chandbibi, Faria Baug, Ground Fort and many dargas (mosques), and they are found in main town and cities. During

2880-476: The university Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya . Not merely in her State but indeed in other parts of India she is credited with promoting activities including repair and additions to several famous temples such as Kashi Viswanath Mandir at Varanasi , Gouri Somnath Mandir at Chola and the construction of the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat at Banaras . Indore not only became a major city but also built industries and universities . The Government of India issued

2940-497: The various charities of Devi Ahilyabai extending throughout the length and breadth of Bharatakhanda . In the book HOLKAR STATE HISTORY VOL. II Life and Life’s-Work of Devi Shree Ahilyabai ( 1725-1795 A. D.) page 42 there are worship expenses Various temples Ghats and rest houses built during her time exhibit Indian architecture and the various features of different schools. They became so many training grounds for young Indian architecture. Not only in her territory but throughout

3000-521: The village of Chandi, now Ahmednagar district . Her father was a descendant of a respected Dhangar (Gadaria) family. Mankoji Shinde served as the Patil of the village. Ahilyabai had five brothers and was first educated at home. Ahilyabai rose to prominence when Malhar Rao Holkar , a commander in the army of Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I and ruler of Malwa , stopped in Chandi on his way to Pune and saw her at

3060-426: The whole of India. The aspects of Devi Ahilyabai charity reveal and resuscitation of Thirthas and Kshetras. Ahilyabai died on 13 August 1795 at age 70. She was succeeded by her commander-in-chief and brother-in-law, Tukoji Rao Holkar , who abdicated the throne in 1797 in favour of his son Kashi Rao Holkar. "The reign of Ahilyabai, of Indore in central India, lasted for thirty years. This has become almost legendary as

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3120-655: The year when parts of Nashik and Solapur, which till then had comprised Nagar, were separated and the present Nagar district was formed. Ahmednagar District was created after the defeat of the Maratha Empire in the Third Anglo-Maratha War in 1818, when most of the Peshwa 's domains were annexed to British India . The district remained part of the Central division of Bombay Presidency until India's independence in 1947, when it became part of Bombay State , and in 1960

3180-451: Was Rani of Indore , within the Maratha Confederacy in the late 18th-century. Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke at the same meeting, referring to Shinde's government as "pro- Hindutva ", and asked Shinde to rename the district "Ahilyanagar"; Shinde replied: "The state government has accepted your demand to rename Ahmednagar as Ahilyadevi Holkar Nagar". The BJP demanded that Ahmednagar be renamed. Rais Shaikh (group leader of

3240-750: Was afterward restored to the Marathas, but again came into the possession of the British in 1817, according to the terms of the Treaty of Poona , and was known as Ahmednuggur . In 19th century American Christian missionaries opened first modern schools in this town. According to a report there were four girls' school running under the superintendence of Cynthia Farrar around the 1850s. Mahatma Jyotirao Phule visited them and got inspired to open school for girls in Poona. Later, he enrolled his wife Savitribai Phule in Farrar's school in

3300-512: Was again bifurcated, Tukoji Rao Holkar was the Subedar , and he had to serve Martha. Devi Ahilyabai was outspoken, proclaiming her power by declaring, " I am the daughter-in-law of Malhar Rao ". The Saranjamdar system established by Malhar Rao was efficient and was recognized by the Puna authorities. Saranjamdar was a "camp within a camp" complete by itself. The state records involuntarily reveal

3360-490: Was brought up by her mother-in-law, Gautama Bai, who is credited for teaching Ahilyabai to have proper values. She trained her in administration, accounts, and politics and, in 1759, gave Ahilyabai her khasgi , or land grant . Ahilyabai's trust from her father-in-law and her military expertise are both demonstrated by a 1765 letter he wrote her during an invasion of Punjab by a Durrani Empire - Rohilla dynasty coalition led by Emperor Ahmad Shah Durrani . Malhar Rao, who

3420-542: Was fighting in Delhi, commanded her to take heavy artillery on a military expedition to Gwalior and attack the fort at Gohad : " ...proceed to Gwalior after crossing the Chambal. You may halt there for four or five days. You should keep your big artillery and arrange for its ammunition as much as possible... The big artillery should be kept at Gwalior and you should proceed further after making proper arrangements for it's expenses for

3480-429: Was founded in 1494 by Ahmad Nizam Shah I on the site of a more ancient city, Bhingar . With the breakup of the Bahmani Sultanate , Ahmad established a new sultanate in Ahmednagar, also known as Nizam Shahi dynasty . It was one of the Deccan sultanates , which lasted until its conquest by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1636. Aurangzeb , the last Mughal emperor, who spent the latter years of his reign, 1681–1707, in

3540-413: Was in planning stage since British regime. It was referred to as 3rd ghat project. The survey of this project was carried out in 1973, 2000, 2006, 2014 etc. This project was in pink book in 2010. Unfortunately this project could not be completed. The alignment length of this project was 184 km and it could have been shortest route for Marathwada, Andhra and Telangana. The major challenge for this project

3600-466: Was proposed 18.96 km tunnel in malshej ghat section. Malshej Kriti Samiti is following for Kalyan Ahmednagar railway project. Kalyan-Murbad section, the first phase of this project, is already under survey stage. A survey of Ahmednagar-Aurangabad Railway line with 120 km length was also carried out in March 2021. The DPR Report of this project is under preparation. Ahmednagar-Karmala railway option

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