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Alamgir I, commonly known by the title Aurangzeb, was the sixth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707. Under his reign, the Mughal Empire reached its greatest extent, with territory spanning nearly the entirety of the Indian subcontinent.
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politics · Mughal emperor from 1658 to 1707 · monarch · also Aurangzeb, Aurangezeb, Alamgir I, Alamgir Shah, Abul Muzaffar Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad Aurangzeb, Alamgir Aurangzeb
Born 3 November 1618 · Died 3 March 1707 · Q485547
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A darvesh brought to the notice of the Emperor that the Musalmans (of the country) felt dejected on account of (the burden of) Zakat and that they should be exempted from paying it. Jumdat-ul Mulk now sought the Emperor’s orders regarding the matter. The Emperor (Aurangzeb) ordered that the Musalmans were to be exempted from paying it, but it should be charged from the Hindus.
When the imperial army was encamping at Mathura, a holy city of the Hindus, the state of affairs with regard to temples of Mathura was brought to the notice of His Majesty. Thus, he ordered the faujdar of the city, Abdul Nabi Khan, to raze to the ground every temple and to construct big mosques (over their demolished sites).
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“A darvesh brought to the notice of the Emperor that the Musalmans (of the country) felt dejected on account of (the burden of) Zakat and that they should be exempted from paying it. Jumdat-ul Mulk now sought the Emperor’s orders regarding the matter. The Emperor (Aurangzeb) ordered that the Musalmans were to be exempted from paying it, but it should be charged from the Hindus.”
“When the imperial army was encamping at Mathura, a holy city of the Hindus, the state of affairs with regard to temples of Mathura was brought to the notice of His Majesty. Thus, he ordered the faujdar of the city, Abdul Nabi Khan, to raze to the ground every temple and to construct big mosques (over their demolished sites).”
“The Emperor ordered Jumdat-ul-Mulk to write to the Mutsaddis of all the subahs (provinces) of the empire that display of fire-works (atishbazi) is being forbidden. Also, Faulad Khan was ordered to arrange for announcement in the city by the beat of a drum that no one is to indulge in atishbazi.”
“The Emperor said to Shaikh Nizam that his prayers were not having any effect. What could be the reason for this ? The Shaikh said, 'The reason is that a large number of Hindus are serving as ahlikhidmat (officials and officers) and as musahibs (courtiers) and they are ever (seen) in the Royal presence, and, as a result, the prayers do not have any effect'. The Emperor ordered that it is necessary that the Musalmans be appointed to serve in place of the Hindus.”
Daily Times: Finance Ministry congratulates Aurangzeb on receiving Nishan-e-Imtiaz
The Express Tribune: Aurangzeb calls for framework to expand digital finance, electronic transactions
Radio Pakistan: Aurangzeb stresses continued economic engagement with Belarus
Dunya News: Marriyum Aurangzeb rejects rigging claims as PML-N leads in AJK polls
Scroll: A new biography of Aurangzeb examines the role of his queens and the harem in his empire
Mint: Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra witnesses huge rush of visitors after Eid despite row
Telugu Post rated the claim “CSK fan holds an anti-Aurangzeb placard at an IPL match” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “Image shows a CSK fan holding a placard abusing Aurangzeb,” False.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Photo shows a CSK supporter holding a placard with abusive remarks against former Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.” False.
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FACTLY rated the claim “A CSK fan holding a placard with offensive language directed at Aurangzeb and his followers during an IPL match.” FALSE.
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PTI rated the claim “The image depicts offensive comments made against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb and those who preached to him.” False.
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India Today rated the claim “This picture shows a CSK fan criticising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and his followers in a poster during an IPL match.” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “This video shows Sanjay Raut referring to Aurangzeb's tomb as the symbol of valour.” False.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut praising Aurangzeb’s Tomb” Misleading.
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fact checker rated the claim “Sanjay Raut described Aurangzeb's tomb as a symbol of bravery.” False.
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Indiatimes: What was Aurangzeb famous for? 5 historical facts many don't know
India TV: Aurangzeb's tomb row: Where is Mughal Emperor buried? Why his grave unadorned?
Mint: SP's Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb remark was made outside Assembly, ‘still I was suspended’
FACTLY rated the claim “Video shows Muslims disrupted Bageshwar Dham Dhirendra Shastri’s rally with Aurangzeb posters and slogans.” MISLEADING.
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Lighthouse Journalism rated the claim “Fact Check: Dhirendra Shastri padayatra disrupted by Aurangzeb poster? No, video is from Maha elections” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “Uddhav Thackeray called Aurangzeb his brother.” False.
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Indiatimes: Is Aurangzeb really a hero for Indian Muslims?
By Vikrant Pande as Shahenshah – The Life of Aurangzeb
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“In every parganah officers have come from the thanahs with orders from the Presence for the destruction of idols.”
“In obedience to the commandment of the Almighty God, the Lord of both the worlds; and in love of… the exalted Prophet: During the reign of Shãhjahãn, the king of the seven climes, the viceregent of God (lit. Truth), the master of the necks of people… the benevolent and generous Prince Aurangzeb, whose existence is a blessing of the Merciful God on people: He built a house for worship with (all) the qualities of heaven: after the site has been previously occupied by the temple of infidels…”
Died 1707-03-03.
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Career landmark: Mughal emperor (1658–1707).
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Born 1618-11-03.
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The Emperor ordered Jumdat-ul-Mulk to write to the Mutsaddis of all the subahs (provinces) of the empire that display of fire-works (atishbazi) is being forbidden. Also, Faulad Khan was ordered to arrange for announcement in the city by the beat of a drum that no one is to indulge in atishbazi.
The Emperor said to Shaikh Nizam that his prayers were not having any effect. What could be the reason for this ? The Shaikh said, 'The reason is that a large number of Hindus are serving as ahlikhidmat (officials and officers) and as musahibs (courtiers) and they are ever (seen) in the Royal presence, and, as a result, the prayers do not have any effect'. The Emperor ordered that it is necessary that the Musalmans be appointed to serve in place of the Hindus.
In obedience to the commandment of the Almighty God, the Lord of both the worlds; and in love of… the exalted Prophet: During the reign of Shãhjahãn, the king of the seven climes, the viceregent of God (lit. Truth), the master of the necks of people… the benevolent and generous Prince Aurangzeb, whose existence is a blessing of the Merciful God on people: He built a house for worship with (all) the qualities of heaven: after the site has been previously occupied by the temple of infidels…
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