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Alamgir Mosque, Aurangabad

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The Alamgir Mosque, now more commonly known as the Shahi Mosque, is a mosque located in Aurangabad, in the state of Maharashtra, India. It was built in 1693 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for his private use. It is one of the few surviving structures of the Qila-e-Ark, a fortified palace complex built

as Aurangzeb's residence in Aurangabad, and is situated in its eastern flank.

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