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Aurangzeb, also known as Alamgir I, was the sixth Mughal emperor.
He ruled India from 1658 to 1707, a period of nearly five decades.
Under his reign, the Mughal Empire expanded to its greatest territorial extent, covering almost the entire Indian subcontinent.
His rule is historically significant for marking both the zenith of Mughal power and the commencement of its gradual decline.
Aurangzeb's policies and prolonged wars, especially in the Deccan, are often cited as major contributing factors to the empire's overextension and subsequent decline.
His policies, including the re-imposition of Jizya and destruction of temples, stand in contrast to the more syncretic policies of Akbar, leading to significant historical debate and impact on various communities.
Aurangzeb's prolonged conflict with the Marathas under Shivaji and his successors significantly drained Mughal resources and manpower, contributing to the rise of Maratha power.
General Studies Paper I: Indian History (Medieval Period) - Mughal Empire, its administration, society, and culture; causes of decline.
General Awareness: Indian History - Mughal Period, important rulers, key events, policies.
General Awareness: Basic historical facts, important rulers.
General Awareness: Indian History - Medieval India, Mughal rulers and their contributions.
General Knowledge: Indian History - Mughal Empire, military campaigns, significant rulers.
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Answer: Both 1 and 2
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High in Medieval Indian History sections across all major competitive exams.
The regnal title adopted by Aurangzeb, meaning 'Conqueror of the World'.
A per capita annual tax historically levied on non-Muslim subjects in Islamic states, re-imposed by Aurangzeb.
Aurangzeb's prolonged military campaigns and administrative efforts to annex the Deccan Sultanates and subdue the Marathas, which significantly drained imperial resources.