Introducing Aurangzeb -- Early years -- The grand arc of Aurangzeb's reign -- Administrator of Hindustan -- Moral man and leader -- Overseer of Hindu religious communities -- Later years -- Aurangzeb's legacy
Summary
This brief, accessible biography sheds new light on one of India's most controversial and misunderstood figures, arguing that the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was not a Hindu-hating fanatic but rather a premodern Indian king driven by a thirst for power, piety, and justice
