Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Heritage Walk Marks Malik Ambar’s 400th Death Anniversary
A heritage walk was held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to remember Malik Ambar.
The event marked 400 years since his death.
Malik Ambar helped develop the old city of Khadki.
He also created the Nahar-e-Ambari water system.
This system helped bring water to the city and supported its planned growth.
People learned about old buildings, water systems and the Mahmudpura area.
They visited a mausoleum, a temple and a building called the Baradari.
Organisers said it is important to protect both famous and lesser-known heritage sites.
A Mahmudpura Heritage Walk was held in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to mark Malik Ambar’s 400th death anniversary.
The walk was jointly organised by the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation Tourism Department and INTACH’s local chapter.
Participants learned about the Nahar-e-Ambari water system and Malik Ambar’s role in developing Khadki.
The route included a historic mausoleum, Shri Nilkantheshwar Mahadev Temple and the Rajput Chhatri-style Baradari.
History enthusiasts, students, citizens and several municipal officials participated in the event.
- Who
- The Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation Tourism Department, INTACH’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Chapter, researchers, students, citizens and municipal officials.
- What
- A Mahmudpura Heritage Walk was organised to commemorate Malik Ambar’s 400th death anniversary.
- When
- On Sunday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Mahmudpura in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, beginning at Gomukh on the Nahar-e-Ambari.
- Why
- To raise awareness of Malik Ambar’s contributions, the city’s water-management system, urban planning and historical heritage.
- Event
- Mahmudpura Heritage Walk
- Occasion
- Malik Ambar’s 400th death anniversary
- Organisers
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation Tourism Department and INTACH Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Chapter
- Starting point
- Gomukh, a key historical site of the Nahar-e-Ambari
- Historical focus
- Water management, urban planning, architecture and Mahmudpura’s history
- Sites visited
- Historic mausoleum, Shri Nilkantheshwar Mahadev Temple and the Baradari
- Guides
- History researchers Sanket Kulkarni and Aditya Waghmare