Lying east of Mumbai in Maharashtra state, Aurangabad is a city that too often gets forgotten by foreign tourists in favour of its much larger neighbour. For Indians though, the city is well known. Mixing historical attractions like the Daulatabad with a number of naturally formed sites such as the Ajanta and Ellora caves, Aurangabad is a central Indian city that offers a worthwhile diversion from Mumbai without the crowds.

Although tourism is among the city’s main earners, Aurangabad has flourished as a business centre for a long time prior to India’s current economic surge. For 400 years, the city has been situated on a major trading route, making the most of its position to manufacture and sell its wares, predominantly fabrics.