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Nanded was earlier known as “Nandigram”. It is near about equi-distance from some important cities like Aurangabad, Hydrabad, Solapur, and Nagpur. Nanded city forms a part of east central Maharashtra and lies along the Godavari River. Nanded is situated 650-km away from Mumbai and 270-km from Hyderabad . It is also spelt “Nander” and derives its name from “Nanda Tat” (“Nanda border”), a term that refers to the boundary of the Magadha kingdom during the 7th century BC. Nanded is also a district headquarter and second largest city in Marthawada after Aurangabad . Latur and Parbhani districts surround Nanded on the west and Yavatmal district on the north: the state of Andhra Pradesh lies to the east and Karnataka State to the south.
Nanded is famous as a centre of Sanskrit learning and is important due to its historical, social and political background. The tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singhji held his court and congregation over here. This is the place where he recovered after assassins that attacked him. A Sikh gurdwara was also built on the same site. Nanded has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The river Godavari flows through the city. Temples and Ghats on the banks of Godavari have made Nanded one of the holiest places for Hindus.
Places To Visit
Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib
Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib is the main Gurudwara of Nanded and is one of the four High seats of Authority of the sikhs. This is the place where Shri GuruGobind Singhji breathed his last.The Gurudwara is situated in Nanded Town. The Gurudwara was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singhji, The great Ruler of Punjab between 1830 to 1839 A.D. Inside the Gurudwara, which contains the mortal remains of the 10th Guru, there are exhibited a number of weapons of various kinds.
Sahid Masjid
The Masjid known as the Hazrat Nawab Sarfaraz Khan Sahid Masjid is said to have been constructed about 330 years back. Sarfaraz Khan was an officer in the army of Aurangzeb. The Masjid is constructed in stone. There are four minarets on the southern side which collapsed When it was hit by a lightening in 1960. The one on the north has eight chains. Below the chains is a figure in the shape of a bell. To the north-west corner of the masjid is a barrow (a well square in shape). Masjid is situated in Biloli Town.
Kandhar fort
Kandhar Town is famous for its fort. Kandhar fort is situated in the heart of Town. Encircling the fort, is a ditch filled with water. It’s construction is attributed to the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed who styled himself as Kandharpuradhi Swar.
Outside the Kandhar fort at some distance is a hillock on which is situated an old Idgah held in reverence by the muslims. It is of Nizamshahi period with two domes in characteristic Ahmednagar style.
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Gurudwara : The Gurudwara is located in Nanded Town.The main Gurudwara of Nanded is the 
Gurudwara of Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib.It is one of the four High seats of Authority of the Sikhs. The signioficance of the place lies in the fact that it is the place where Shri GuruGobind Singhji took his last breath.It was built by Maharaja Ranjit Singhji,the ruler of Punjab from 1830 to 1839 A.D. The Gurudwara exhibits the mortal remains of the 10th Guru along with a number of weapons of different kinds.
Mahur : This pilgrim Centre is of great importance because it is one of the Shaktipith of Maharashtra.At a distance of about 2.415 km from the village of Mahur,the temple of Goddess Renuka Devi is located on a hillock abounding in natural beauty. The foundation of this temple has been laid by a Yadava king of Devgiri about eight to nine hundred years ago.On the occassion of Dasara the temple organise the festival and worship Goddess Renukadevi.
Masjid Of Biloli : The Hazrat Nawab Sarfaraz Khan Sahid Masjid was constructed 330 years back. Masjid is located in Biloli Town.It was created in the honour of Sarfaraz Khan who was an officer in the army of Aurangzeb. The Masjid is carved out of stone.In 1960 four minarets on the southern side collapsed during lightening .The minaret in the northern side has eight chains which enclose a figure shaped like a bell.
Kandhar Fort : The town has gained its fame from the Kandhar fort which is located in the heart of Town.A water filled ditch encompasses the fort.The foundation of the fort was laid down by the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed who was renowed as Kandharpuradhi Swar.An old Idgah was built by the muslims at some distance from the fort on the hillock area.The fort was carved during Nizamshahi period.The domes are carved out in Ahmednagar style.
Malegaon : Malegaon is located at a distance of about 57 kms from Nanded.The village is also known as Taluka Loha.The village organise fair in honour of Lord Khandoba. This fair is widely known as “ Malegaon Yatra ”.It helds in Margashirsh vadya 14.The fair displays animal market which attracts tourist from different parts of country.The animals like horses, asses, camels are exhibited in large numbers.
Hottal : Hottal is located in Degloor Taluka. It is 8 km away from Degloor. The place holds its significance from the temple of Lord Siddheshwar. The temple exhibits characteristic Art of The Chalukya Era. It is carved out of stones.
Nanded Fort : The fort of Nanded is loacted 4kms away from the Nanded Railway Station. Godavari River encloses the fort on three sides. The fort has a good garden and water works which adds to its beauty.The scenic beauty of this fort attracts the tourist worldwide.
Nanded is a the second largest city in Maharashtra in Marathwada region .It is located on north bank of Godavari river.It is famous for Sikh Gurudwaras.Nanded was formerly known as Nanditat.
The climate of the place is moderate. The summers and rainy seasons are warm while winters are cool. The temperature varies between 16°C and 35°C. The best time to visit Nanded is from November to February.