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Beed (also Bid, Bir, Bhir; Marathi: बीड bid [ bi ː ɖ ], Urdu: بیڑ BIR [ bi ː ɽ ] ) is a town in the Indian state of Maharashtra with around 146,000 inhabitants ( 2011 census ). It is the administrative headquarters of the district of Beed. In the 1990s, it was because of the different spellings considerations the city in its former name Champavatinagar rename.

The early history of the city lies in the dark. Historians speculate due to archaeological finds, that the place 1173-1317 by a Yadava ruler of Devagiri (now Daulatabad ) was founded. Beed was until 1956 part of the princely state of Hyderabad. The reorganization of the Indian states In 1956 Bombay state. When it was divided in 1960, Beed was a part of the State of Maharashtra.

Geography and climate

Geography

Beed is situated in the Deccan Plateau on the banks of the river Bendsura (also called Bindusara ) which is a tributary of the Godavari. The Bendsura rises 30 km southwest of Beed in the mountain range Balaghat near the village Waghira. The river divides the city in a small eastern and a large western part. The area south and east of the town is undulating through the foothills of the Balaghat Mountains. The majority of the city lies on the flood plain.

Climate

The climate has a cycle which is determined by hot summers, cool winters and the monsoon season. Summers last from mid-February to June. The temperatures are between 31 ° C to 42 ° C. May is with an average temperature of 42 ° C, the hottest month in the district. Between June and September, is the monsoon season. During these months, there are both the most rainy days and rainfall. On average, there are 41 rainy days per year. Records from August 17, 1887 show a rainfall of 191.8 mm in 24 hours. The winter is short and dry. In this season, average temperatures between 12 ° C and 20 ° C. When a cold front from the north, temperatures can drop to 3 ° C at night.

Attractions

Kankaleshwar Temple:

The temple is probably the oldest building in town. Historians do not agree on the age of the temple. The architectural style suggests that it was built during the Yadava dynasty. Probably during the reign of Singhana II (1210-1247), who also founded Daulatabad. The Temple, its design resembles the cave temples of Ellora, located in the middle of an artificial lake in the eastern part of the city. In the stones numerous men and gods are chiseled.

Jama Masjid:

The construction of the mosque led in 1627 January Sipar Khan, an official of the Great Mogul Jahangir. It is one of the largest mosques in Beed and is located in the city center. Overall, it has three large domes and four minarets.

Khandoba Temple:

Built in Hemadpanthi - style temple is located in the eastern part of the city on a hill. He is regarded as a symbol of the city. Two symmetrical octagonal towers with a height of 21.33 meters, which are called towers of light are in front of the temple. In the towers a variety of figures are chiseled, which are in poor condition.