Muhi al-Din Muhammad (3 November 1618 – 3 March 1707), commonly known by the title Aurangzeb, [f] and also by his regnal name Alamgir I, [g][h] was the sixth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707.

3 days ago · 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. Under him, the Mughal Empire reached its greatest extent, although his policies helped lead to its dissolution.

Jul 3, 2019 · Emperor Aurangzeb of India's Mughal Dynasty (November 3, 1618–March 3, 1707) was a ruthless leader who, despite his willingness to take the throne over the bodies of his brothers, went on to create a "golden age" of Indian civilization. An orthodox Sunni Muslim, he reinstated taxes and laws penalizing Hindus and imposing Sharia law.

The Tomb of Aurangzeb [2] is located in Khuldabad, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India. In notable contrast to other Mughal tombs, which are large monuments of Mughal architecture, including the Taj Mahal, at his own direction Aurangzeb is buried in an unmarked grave [3] at the complex of the dargah or shrine of Sheikh Zainuddin.

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 the peak and the decline of the Mughal Empire.

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, west, and especially in the Deccan, where the Maratha Confederacy and other regional powers posed challenges to Mughal authority.

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir is one of the most hated men in Indian history. Widely reviled as a religious fanatic who sought to violently oppress Hindus, he is even blamed by some for setting into motion conflicts that would result in the creation of …

May 20, 2022 · Aurangzeb, often described as the "last effective Mughal emperor" ruled India for nearly 50 years from 1658 to 1707 - but he was never a favourite in the eyes of historians. For a start...

3 days ago · India - Aurangzeb, Mughal Empire, Subcontinent: 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.

Jul 2, 2018 · Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad, more famous as Aurangzeb, was the 6th Mughal emperor. He was the last efficacious emperor of the Mughal dynasty. He ruled for nearly five decades, from 1658 till 1707. Considered to be one of the biggest expansionists, the Mughal Empire reached its substantial extent during Aurangzeb’s reign.