Aurangzeb | MCQs

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Muhi al-Din Muhammad, commonly known as Aurangzeb

Aurangzeb was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire  ruling from July 1658 until his death in 1707

Aurangzeb was Born on November 3, 1618, in Dahod, India

Aurangzeb was Died on: March 3, 1707, Bhingar, Ahmednagar, India

Aurangzeb, one of the highest debated Mughal emperors

Unlike other rulers, Aurangzeb only had one wife.

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Aurangzeb Died on March 3, 1707, Bhingar, Ahmednagar, India

He is buried in a humble tomb in grave in Khulabad

He was the sixth Mughal emperor 

Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707

He Born on November 3, 1618, Dahod, India

Explanation

Explanation

Aurangzeb Died on March 3, 1707, Bhingar, Ahmednagar, India
He is buried in a humble tomb in grave in Khulabad
He was the sixth Mughal emperor 
Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire from 1658 to 1707
He Born on November 3, 1618, Dahod, India

Explanation

• Military Overextension: Constant wars (e.g., Deccan campaigns) drained resources.
• Religious Policies: Aurangzeb’s reversal of Akbar’s tolerance alienated Hindus and Sikhs, sparking rebellions (e.g., Sikh uprisings, Rajput conflicts).
• Economic Strain: Heavy taxation and famine weakened the agrarian economy.
• Administrative Breakdown: Corruption grew, and regional governors (like the Nizam of Hyderabad) gained autonomy.

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Chauburji is a Mughal era monument in the city of Lahore

Often attributed to Mughal Princess Zeb-un-Nisa, daughter of Emperor Aurangzeb. 

This Mughal-era monument, meaning "four minarets,"

It is located in Lahore on Multan Road and was originally the gateway to a large garden. 

Explanation

Aurangzeb, Shah Jahan's son, removed him from the throne in 1658.

Aurangzeb was victorious in a bloody succession struggle with his brothers.

He imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until his death in 1666. 

History

In September 1657, Shah Jahan fell ill and appointed his eldest son, Dara Shikoh, as his successor. 

This led to a succession crisis among Shah Jahan's four sons. 

Aurangzeb, with the support of the Islamic orthodoxy, defeated Dara in 1659 and had him executed. 

Aurangzeb imprisoned Shah Jahan in Agra Fort until he died in 166.

Explanation

Aurangzeb fought 25 years of war against Marathas.

Aurangzeb was a Mughal emperor.

Aurangzeb spent his last 25 years of reign in the struggle against Marathas commonly known as Mughal–Maratha Wars which were fought from 1680 to 1707.

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Explanation

During the Aurangazeb's reign, Marathas were not included in his government.

During his reign, the Mughal Empire extended from the Himalayas to Karnataka and Gujarat to Bengal.

However he faced lot of rebels from the Jat, Maratha as well as Sikh community.

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Francois Bernier arrived in India during the region of Shahjahan

He stayed (14 October 1658 – 20 February 1670) for around 12 years in India

He was a French physician and traveler.

He worked as a physician to Mughal prince Dara Shikoh.

Dara Shikoh (the eldest son of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan