Akbar’s Legacy Lives On: THESE Cities In India Were Named After Mughals – Details

Haryana's city, Bahadurgarh, was reportedly named after Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah.

Maharashtra's Aurangabad was named after the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. However, it was later renamed as 'Chhatrapti Sambhaji Nagar', as per media reports. 

Shikohabad is located in Uttar Pradesh and is known to be named after Shah Jahan's son Dara Shikoh. 

Farrukhabad is located in Uttar Pradesh. 

Shahjahanpur is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh and bears the name of the famous Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. 

One of the most popular emperors of the Mughal dynasty, Akbar, also has a place named after him.

Areas of several cities, like Delhi's Jahangirpuri, also bear the name of famous Mughal rulers. 

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