What was built by Aurangzeb?
One of the earliest constructions after his accession was a small marble mosque known as the Moti Masjid (Pearl Mosque), built for his personal use in the Red Fort complex of Delhi. He later ordered the construction of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, which is today one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent.
How many Mughal monuments are there?
Monuments of Mughal Period
| 1. Buland Darwaza | Babar Akbar Jahangir |
|---|---|
| 2. Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula | Nur Jahan Shah Jahan Azam Shah |
| 3. Red Fort | Jahangir Akbar Shah Jahan |
| 4. Bibi ka Maqbara | Azam Shah Nur Jahan Aurangzeb |
| 5. Humayun’s Tomb | Gulbadan Begum Akbar Shah Jahan |
Which monument was built during the Mughal period?
the Taj
Did Aurangzeb built temples?
In the NCERT book, glorifying Mughal rulers like Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan, it is taught that Aurangzeb and Shah Jahan built temples. Page 234 of the 12th history book Indian History Part-Two states that the temples were demolished during the war. Later, Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb issued grants to repair these temples.
Did Aurangzeb really destroy temples?
Aurangzeb was Muslim and destroyed Hindu temples, and though one must be careful not to suggest that life was easy for non-Muslims under his rule, it is clear that Aurangzeb did not destroy temples with the intent of persecuting Hindus.
Who killed Aurangzeb?
Mughal emperor Aurangzeb died in 1707 after a 49-year reign without officially declaring a crown prince. His three sons Bahadur Shah I, Muhammad Azam Shah, and Muhammad Kam Bakhsh fought each other for the throne. Azam Shah declared himself successor to the throne, but was defeated in battle by Bahadur Shah.
How did Aurangzeb kill his sister?
Aurangzeb arranged for his sister to be discretely poisoned. She died in great pain, ‘ swollen out like a hogshead, leaving behind her the name of great lasciviousness’. Her palace in the middle of the Roshanara garden is a reminder of the crucial role she played in the history of India. She died at the age of 54.
Who is powerful king of India?
1. Emperor Akbar. Emperor Akbar was from the Mughal empire and was one of the greatest monarchs in the history of India.
Who was the most cruel king of India?
Ten Cruel Indian Rulers
- Firuz Shah Tughlaq. As the head of the Tughlaq dynasty, Firuz Shah Tughlaq ruled over the Sultanate of Delhi for 37 years from 1351 to 1388.
- Pushyamitra Shunga.
- Mihirakula.
- Alauddin Khilji.
- Ashoka.
- Tipu Sultan.
- Aurangzeb.
- Shah Jahan.
Who was a fair and just Hindu king?
Akbar the Great, Muslim emperor of India, established a sprawling kingdom through military conquests but is known for his policy of religious tolerance.
Who is the most cruel king in world?
The 25 most ruthless leaders of all time
- Qin Shi Huang. Reign: 247-210 B.C.
- Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (aka Caligula) Reign: A.D. 37-41.
- Attila the Hun. Reign: A.D. 434-453.
- Wu Zetian.
- Genghis Khan.
- Tomas de Torquemada.
- Timur (aka Tamerlane)
- Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia (aka Vlad Draculea or Vlad the Impaler)