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Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor of India, ruling from 1658 until his death in 1707. During his reign, the Mughal Empire reached its greatest territorial extent, particularly through campaigns in the Deccan. He was a Sunni Muslim ruler who reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims and supported a more conservative interpretation of Islamic law than several of his predecessors. His long wars placed heavy demands on the imperial state.
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When did Aurangzeb rule the Mughal Empire?
Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor and ruled from 1658 until his death in 1707. His reign is associated with a major expansion of Mughal territory.
How large did the Mughal Empire become under Aurangzeb?
The empire reached its greatest territorial extent during Aurangzeb's reign, especially through campaigns in the Deccan. Holding those lands required long military operations and placed heavy demands on the state.
What was Aurangzeb's religious policy?
Aurangzeb was a Sunni Muslim ruler who reimposed the jizya tax on non-Muslims. His policies remain debated by historians and are often discussed alongside the empire's diversity and political pressures.
Why were the Deccan campaigns important to Aurangzeb's reign?
The Deccan campaigns pushed Mughal control farther south and helped produce the empire's widest territorial reach. They also consumed substantial military and financial resources over many years.
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