In September 1657, Shah Jahan nominated his eldest and liberalist son Dara Shikoh as his successor, a move repudiated by Aurangzeb, who proclaimed himself emperor in February …

Oct 30, 2025 · Aurangzeb (born November 3, 1618, Dhod, Malwa [India]—died March 3, 1707) was the emperor of the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707, the last of the great Mughals. …

When Aurangzeb took power, the Mughal Empire had ruled large parts of India since its founding in 1526 by Babur, a prince from Central Asia. Under Babur’s descendants, the empire steadily …

Abu Muzaffar Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir (November 3, 1618 – March 3, 1707), usually known as Aurangzeb, but also sometimes as Alamgir I (Alamgir means world …

Feb 20, 2025 · Aurangzeb, one of the most controversial figures in Indian history, was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire, ruling from 1658 to 1707. His reign, spanning nearly five …

Feb 22, 2025 · Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth and longest-reigning Mughal Emperor, ruled India from 1658 to 1707. His reign is often considered a turning point in Indian history, marking both …

Mar 20, 2025 · Explore Aurangzeb’s reign (1658–1707), his military expansion, religious policies, contributions to architecture, and recent controversies surrounding his legacy.

Oct 12, 2024 · Aurangzeb was a military strategist and leader who sought to extend Mughal dominance over the entire Indian subcontinent. He waged numerous campaigns in the north, …

Alamgir I, commonly known by the title Aurangzeb, was the sixth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707. Under his reign, the Mughal Empire r...

Aurangzeb Alamgir (“World Conqueror”), whose reign lasted for forty-nine years until his death in 1707, conducted vigorous military campaigns to extend the frontiers of the vast Mughal empire …