-
Born
Aurangzeb was born on November 3rd, 1618 in Dhod, Malwa, India. -
Captured
Dara and Aurangzeb were captured under Nur Jahan in Lahore. -
Became Governor
Aurangzeb rose to power in Deccan and renamed Kirki, Aurangabad. -
Got Married
Aurangzeb married Rabbia Durrani and started a peaceful era for the people. -
Invasion
He attacked Bijapur and Golconda and regained three forts that belong to his father. His army quickly grew in strength and numbers. -
Period: to
Ruler of the Mughal Empire
-
Hinduism
Hindu celebrations were banned and some land owned by Hindus was taken by the government. -
Dara's Greed
Aurangzeb had his brother, Dara, executed for trying to overthrow him and get control over the entire empire. -
Construction
Aurangzeb had the Badshahi Mosque built, and is one of many congregational mosques built with red sandstone. -
New King
Shivaji pushed back the Mughal forces in Deccan, and was made the king of the Martha Confederacy. Shivaji later died in 1680. -
Taxes
The Jizya, a poll tax on non-muslims, was re-instated by Aurangzeb even though it had originally been removed by Akbar. -
Died
Aurangzeb died on March 3rd, 1707 in Ahmadnagar for unknown reasons.
