About Aurangabad The city of Aurangabad was founded in 1610, on the site of a village, Khirki by Malik Ambar - the Prime Minister of Murtaza Nizam Shah II. When Fateh Khan, Malik Ambar's son succeeded him in 1626, he gave the city the name 'Fatehpur'. Later in 1653, when Prince Aurangazeb became Viceroy of the Deccan, he made the city his capital and called it Aurangabad. The walls, which enclose the central part of the city, were added by Aurangazeb in 1686 in order to withstand attacks from the Marathas. There are four principle gateways to the city - the Delhi Darwaza, the Jalna Darwaza, the Paithan Darwaza and the Mecca Darwaza. Nine secondary gateways also formed a part of the defences of the city. Food The main cuisine of Aurangabad is heavily influenced by the culinary style of the Moghuls. You can savour plenty of fragrant Pulaos (Pilaf) and Biryanis. Meat cooked in fresh spices and herbs is a speciality, as well as sweets of Moghul origin. Nawabi Biryani is the speciality of this city. Spices Chilly, Cumin Seed, Dill, Fennel, Fenugreek and Garlic are the important spices