Aurangzeb mughal emperor presentation

• Aurangzeb is remembered as the last great Mughal emperor, ruling Mughal India for nearly 50 years. Aurangzeb’s complicated and contradictory character has meant that his legacy is still debated today.
  • Some historians argue that Aurangzeb was a brutal and merciless ruler to anyone who posed a threat to his empire.
  • Some historians argue that he was a pious ruler who sought to ensure justice and protect Mughal culture and values at all costs.
  • Other historians suggest that he was both brutal and piousDeeply religious and living in a way that shows this belief..
• We have to look all areas of his rule to truly understand Aurangzeb and his legacy.
• Aurangzeb can be compared to previous Mughal emperors including Shah Jahan who is known for ordering the construction of the Taj Mahal complex.

Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan

Who was Emperor Akbar?

Emperor Akbar, known as Akbar the Great, ruled Mughal India from 1556 to 1605.