Science, Technology, Medical Systems, and Digital Historiography: A Case Study of Aurangabad's Smart Responses to COVID-19

This study investigates Aurangabad’s innovative response to the COVID-19 pandemicthrough the integration of digital methodologies, advanced technological interventions, and smartgovernance strategies. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative datafrom official records with qualitative insights from stakeholder interviews to explore how digitalhistoriography has transformed public health crisis management. Key initiatives such as theestablishment of a COVID-19 War Room, the deployment of the Mazi Health Mazya Hathi(MHMH) App, and data-driven surveillance measures are examined to assess their impact on urbangovernance and healthcare delivery. The findings reveal that the strategic use of digital tools—including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)—significantly improved crisis management, resource allocation, and patient outcomes. This studycontributes valuable insights into the role of technology in pandemic preparedness and offers aframework for enhancing future urban resilience.