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Aurangzeb. Muhi al-Din Muhammad ( c. 1618 – 3 March 1707), commonly known as Aurangzeb ( Persian pronunciation: [ʔaw.ɾaŋɡ.ˈzeːb] lit. 'Ornament of the Throne' ), was the sixth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707. His regnal name is Alamgir I ( Persian pronunciation: [ʔɑː.ˈlam.ˈɡiːɾ] lit.
May 7, 2024 · Aurangzeb (born November 3, 1618, Dhod, Malwa [India]—died March 3, 1707) was the emperor of India from 1658 to 1707, the last of the great Mughal emperors. Under him, the Mughal Empire reached its greatest extent, although his policies helped lead to its dissolution.
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Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Aurangzeb, the last great Mughal ruler who expanded his empire and imposed Sharia law. Find out how he fought his brothers for the throne, built the Taj Mahal, and died in exile.
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Learn about the life and legacy of Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal ruler who expanded his empire but faced political and religious challenges. Explore his controversies, achievements, and how he is remembered in South Asia today.
May 20, 2022 · A Mughal emperor who died more than 300 years ago has become a hot topic of debate in India in recent months. Aurangzeb, often described as the "last effective Mughal emperor" ruled India for...
Aurangzeb, orig. Muḥī al-Dīn Muḥammad, (born Nov. 3, 1618, Dhod, Malwa, India—died March 3, 1707), Last of the great Mughal emperors of India (r. 1658–1707). He was the third son of the emperor Shah Jahān and Mumtāz Maḥal, for whom the Taj Mahal was built.
Aurangzeb of India. The empire under Aurangzeb (ruled 1658–1707) experienced further growth but also manifested signs of weakness. For more than a decade, Aurangzeb appeared to be in full control.