History
Jalna was formerly a part of the Princely State of Hyderabad and after independence became a part of Aurangabad district. On May 1, 1981 the district was formed by carving out Jalna, Bhokardan, Jafrabad and Ambad talukas of Aurangabad district and Partur taluka of Parbhani district.
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