System for Museums & Archives for Research and Access to Knowledge
| Place | Aurangabad |
|---|---|
| State | Maharashtra |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1999 |
| Museum Type | Historical / Biographical |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | near Govt. Arts and Science college, Himayat Bagh, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra 431004 |
| Visiting Time | 10:30 AM to 06:00 PM (Open all days some sources suggest it may close on Thursdays). |
| Entry Fee | Adults: ₹5 Children: ₹2 Foreigners: ₹50 |
Located near Nehru Bal Udyan and the Himayat Bagh garden, this museum was established by the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation at a cost of approximately ₹1.94 crores. It features six exhibition halls dedicated to the life, valor, and administrative brilliance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The museum spans six galleries housing a variety of Maratha-era artifacts, including ancient rifles, sword-and-shield sets, woodwork, and household vessels. It also features a significant collection of photographs and 3D transparencies of key Maratha forts like Torna, Lohagad, and Panhala.
500-Year-Old War Suit: A remarkably preserved piece of armor that serves as the museum's centerpiece. 400-Year-Old Paithani Sari: A rare textile exhibit showcasing ancient Deccan craftsmanship. Handwritten Quran: A copy of the Holy Quran meticulously handwritten by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
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| Notes | The museum is distinct from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum of Indian History (a private institution founded by François Gautier in Pune). This Aurangabad museum is often visited alongside Bibi Ka Maqbara and Panchakki due to their close proximity. |
| Artifacts | Life-size statue of Shivaji Maharaj; Ancient Maratha coins (ranging from Janapada periods to Independent India); Traditional weapons like the Dandpatta (gauntlet sword) and Bichawa (dagger); Detailed military campaign maps; Rare manuscripts. |
| Highly Descriptive | Yes |
| Contact Details | +91 240 233 3536 (Municipal Corporation General Inquiry) |
| Email ID | amcaurangabad@yahoo.in (General Municipal Corp email) |
