Aurangzeb:

Aurangzeb , one of the most controversial figures in Indian history, was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire, ruling from 1658 to 1707. 3. Aurangzeb and the war of succession: The war of succession which took place among the four sons of Shah Jahan had one novelty. While previously, wars were fought after the death of the emperor, this war was fought when Shah Jahan was yet alive. Besides, all sons and daughters of Shah Jahan participated in it. While the four sons Dara Shikoh, Shah Shuja, Aurangzeb and Murad Bux fought against each other, the sisters allied themselves with one or the other brother. Jahan Ara supported Dara ... Aurangzeb ’s full name was Muḥī al-Dīn Muḥammad. He was the third son of the Fifth emperor of the Mughal dynasty, Shah Jahan. His mother was Mumtaz Mahal. He was born on November 3, 1618, in Dhod, Malwa, India. He was the sixth emperor of the Mughal dynasty and under him, the empire rose to its greater heights. Aurangzeb was given the title of Alamgir which means conqueror of the world. Aurangzeb was considered to be the most ruthless leader who went on to create a “golden age” of ... An exhibition based on original documents from Aurangzeb 's court and contemporary sources, showing his policies, wars, and religious intolerance. Learn about his rise to power, his conflicts with his brothers and the Sikhs, and his destruction of Hindu temples.