India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Maharashtra
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Maharashtra
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 26.01.1977
Date of issue: 26.01.1977
Pin code: 431002
Pin code: 431002
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Daulatabad
PO Name: Daulatabad
Description: Devagiri is a historical town known as Daulatabad during the Muslim rule. It is located in the Aurangabad now Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra. King Bhillamdeo founded it in the 11th century and from that period Hindu rulers ruled Devagiri for two hundred years. From the 14th century, the town came under the control of Muslim invaders Mohammed Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) and after some time he moved back to Delhi. When Aurangzeb died near Devagiri, it came to be known as Aurangabad. The fort has many structures such as step wells, temples, tanks and rock-cut caves, which reflect its importance in the history of the medieval South.
Description: Devagiri is a historical town known as Daulatabad during the Muslim rule. It is located in the Aurangabad now Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra. King Bhillamdeo founded it in the 11th century and from that period Hindu rulers ruled Devagiri for two hundred years. From the 14th century, the town came under the control of Muslim invaders Mohammed Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to Devagiri (Daulatabad) and after some time he moved back to Delhi. When Aurangzeb died near Devagiri, it came to be known as Aurangabad. The fort has many structures such as step wells, temples, tanks and rock-cut caves, which reflect its importance in the history of the medieval South.
Chand Minar is a medieval tall tower near the Daulatabad Fort complex which serves as the entrance to the fort Built in 1435 by Ala-ud-Din Bahmani to commemorate the victory over the Daulatabad Fort, the Chand Minar is 210 ft. high and round at the base of 70 ft., it has four floors with 24 chambers. It was originally used to provide visibility and security of the fort and keep an eye on enemies. The minaret is decorated with blue tiles imported from Persia, and its ornate huge gates lead to the Chinese Palace, where the last king of Golconda was imprisoned for over 13 years. The Chinese Palace also houses the king's tomb. The palace is known for the tunnel inside the fort and the cannons within the palace, making it a cultural destination.
Chand Minar is a medieval tall tower near the Daulatabad Fort complex which serves as the entrance to the fort Built in 1435 by Ala-ud-Din Bahmani to commemorate the victory over the Daulatabad Fort, the Chand Minar is 210 ft. high and round at the base of 70 ft., it has four floors with 24 chambers. It was originally used to provide visibility and security of the fort and keep an eye on enemies. The minaret is decorated with blue tiles imported from Persia, and its ornate huge gates lead to the Chinese Palace, where the last king of Golconda was imprisoned for over 13 years. The Chinese Palace also houses the king's tomb. The palace is known for the tunnel inside the fort and the cannons within the palace, making it a cultural destination.