Heritage Walk Held In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar To Mark Malik Ambar's 400th Death Anniversary
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: To mark the 400th death anniversary of Malik Ambar, the minister and administrator under the Nizam Shahi rule who played a pivotal role in the development of the then city of Khadki (now Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), a ‘Mahmudpura Heritage Walk’ was organised on Sunday. The event was jointly organised by the Tourism Department of the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal…
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar recently held a heritage walk to commemorate the 400th death anniversary of Malik Ambar, a prominent minister and administrator under the Nizam Shahi rule. The event, organized jointly by the CSMC Tourism Department and INTACH Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Chapter, aimed to educate citizens about the city's historical water management, urban planning, architectural heritage, and the history of Mahmudpura area.
The walk began at Gomukh, a significant historical site of Nahar-e-Ambari. Malik Ambar was responsible for creating an efficient water supply system for the city, which contributed to its planned development. The event featured presentations by history researchers Sanket Kulkarni and Aditya Waghmare, who discussed the Nahar-e-Ambari, Mahmudpura's history, the architectural significance of various structures, and Malik Ambar's role in urban development.
Participants visited the historic mausoleum, Shri Nilkantheshwar Mahadev Temple, and the Baradari, an architectural structure in the Rajput Chhatri style. Attendees included notable figures like Mayor Samir Rajurkar, Chairman Anil Makariye, and other key officials from the municipal corporation.
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