Aurangzeb


 
 
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Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb (1658-1707 AD)

Aurangzeb, Also known by his chosen imperial title Alamgir ("Conquerur of the Worid"), was the 6th Mughal Emperor of India whose reign lasted from 1658 until his death in 1707.

  • Badshah Aurangzeb Alamgir I, who ruled most of the Indian subcontinent for nearly half a century, was the second longest reigning Mughal emperor after the legendary Akbar.
  • In this period, he tried hard to get a larger area, notably in southern India, under Mughal rule that ever before.
  • However, after his death in 1707, the Mughal Empire gradually began to shrink. Major reasons include a weak chain of 'Later Mughals", an inadequate focus on maintaining central administration leading to governors forming their own empires, a gradual depletion of the fortunes amassed by his predecessors and the growth of secessionist sentiments amongst the other communities of the empire like the Marathas and the Sikhs.
  • Aurangzeb was the third son of the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal (Arjumand BārÅ« Begum).
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    The reign period of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb  was from________________

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    Which Mughal emperor assumed the title of ‘Abul Muzaffar Alamgir ?

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    Who is India's most unfortunate Mughal ruler?
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