Why is Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad? A look at the life of India’s most controversial Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb, the sixth emperor of the Mughals, is one of the most disputed personalities of Indian history. While his period ...
The grave of Aurangzeb: What it tells us about the man, his life
Aurangzeb's grave and the circumstances of his death hold many lessons for those interested in learning from history. We ...
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When Sambhaji Mahraj refused to bow to Aurangzeb despite 40 days of torture
Crowned as the Chhatrapati of Marathas in 1681 after Shivaji's death, Sambhaji Maharaj did not merely inherit the throne, but ...
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Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
Aurangzeb was one of the most powerful rulers to have governed the Indian subcontinent, and his grave is not in Nagpur. It is ...
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From Babur to Aurangzeb and Bahadur Shah Zafar: Emperors from the rise to the fall of the Mughal empire
His reign witnessed the disastrous invasion of Delhi by Nadir Shah in 1739, which greatly diminished the empire’s power. Bahadur Shah II (1837–1857) The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II ...
Violence Flares as Hindu Group Calls for Removal of Muslim Ruler’s Tomb
The tensions showed how right-wing Hindu leaders and organizations in India use historical grievances to fuel contemporary ...
Before the Mughals, THIS hindu king ruled Delhi, won 22 battles, was called ‘Napolean of India’, his name was…
He, who served as a general and wazir of Adil Shah Suri of Sur Empire before he crowned himself king, was a pivotal player in ...
In photos: A walk through the gates of Old Delhi
The formidable fortifications watched centuries go by. The remains are reminders and relics of the city’s many pasts.
Not Nagpur, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb is located in THIS lesser-known city of Maharashtra
Aurangzeb, one of the most controversial figures in Indian history, died in Ahmednagar (officially Ahilyanagar) -- a city in ...
HistoriCity: Hindu representation in govt rose during Aurangzeb Alamgir’s reign
The grave in question belongs to Aurangzeb Alamgir, the sixth and last great Mughal emperor, and possibly the least favourite ...