Why Aurangzeb is so controversial? Here is everything you should know about the Mughal emperor
The longest-reigning Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb’s policies still evoke a passionate debate and discourse among historians, politicians and the general public due to his religious policies and their impact on India’s social fabric. He is often described as a polarizing figure who was an expansionist, imposed tough Sharia laws, brought back the discriminatory jizya tax and was known for his strict and orthodox interpretation of Islam.
