THE AURANGZEB PROJECT: The story of Aurangzeb, the last Mughal Emperor

By Aurangzeb

  • Birth of Aurangzeb

    Muhi-ud-din Muhammad Aurangzib, 'Alamgir I', sixth child of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal, was born in Dohad, on the night of 15th Ziqada, 1027
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    Life of Aurangzeb

  • Shah Jahan took over Ahmadnagar

    Shah Jahan took over Ahmadnagar in 1627, just following Malik Ambar’s death. Malik Ambar was an Abyssinian slave of rare genius and capacity – under his wise and vigorous regency, the Nizamshahi dynasty was revived. Shah Jahan took over Ahmadnagar in 1627, just following Malik Ambar’s death. Malik Ambar was an Abyssinian slave of rare genius and capacity – under his wise and vigorous regency, the Nizamshahi dynasty was revived.