Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb

historical figure India

Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707. He is known for his expansion of the Mughal Empire to its greatest territorial extent, but his rule was also marked by religious intolerance and conflict with various regional powers, including the Marathas. His policies and military campaigns significantly impacted the socio-political landscape of India during his time, leading to both admiration and criticism from historians.

Born on Oct 14, 1618 (407 years old)

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India India: Aurangzeb’s governor Fedai Khan is suggested to be responsible for the ransacking of Ayodhya. 4

The Times of India: Why this historian believes Babur never entered Ayodhya

Switzerland Switzerland: Aurangzeb is portrayed as a foreign ruler in the film 'Chhaava', representing the Mughal Empire's oppression. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Indiens Kino zwischen Krise und Hoffnung

Pakistan Pakistan: Aurangzeb could have reflected on where and why they dithered on reform promises. 5

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Cartoon: 12 June, 2025 - Newspaper

Pakistan Pakistan: Aurangzeb could have reflected on where and why they dithered on reform promises. 5

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: Cartoon: 11 June, 2025 - Newspaper