Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtsHISTORYMughal Age5 Marks
Question
"Aurangzeb's personality had conflicting qualities and traits." Discuss this statement.
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Answer
During the reign of Jahangir and Shah Jahan, the full moon of the Mughal era began to dim during the $50-$year reign of Aurangzeb, and after his death, the Mughal power began to decline. Mohiuddin Muhammad was the sixth of $14$ children of Aurangzeb Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.
He was born on October $24, 1618$ in Dahod.
When Shah Jahan fell ill in $1657,$ a battle for the throne began between his four sons, Dara, Suja, Aurangzeb and Murad.
Aurangzeb finally succeeded.
He succeeded Shah Jahan and ascended the throne in $1658.$
After a long reign of $50$ years, Aurangzeb, decimated by wars, anxiety and hard work, died at Ahmednagar in $1707.$
His personality had many opposing qualities and traits that shook the Mughal Empire from its foundations.
However, Aurangzeb's personality also had some admirable qualities.
His personal life was simple, austere, and holy.
People called him "Zinda Pir".
Simplicity and self-reliance like that are found in very few individuals.
Despite being the owner of the empire, he made a living by making hats, CVs and copies of the Quran.
He considered the property of the state to be the property of the people.
He had never drunk alcohol in his life.
He hated luxury and Indulgence.
Aurangzeb was greedy for power, he killed his relatives to gain power and imprisoned his father.
Aurangzeb had a sharp memory.
He was fluent in Arabic, Persian and Hindustani.
He was a keen student of the Qur'an.
He was disgusted with fine arts like poetry, music, painting etc.
He was sharp and sharp, adventurous and fearless.
About Aurangzeb, Sir Jadunath Sarkar says, "His reign of fifty years was a complete disappointment. However, in terms of intelligence, character and courage, this emperor was one of the greatest rulers in all of Asia."
Aurangzeb was a strictly conservative Sunni Muslim.
By changing the tolerant religious policy established by Akbar, he adopted the religious policy of intolerance.
He stopped dancing, music and other entertainment.
Jajiavero was imposed on Hindus.
Aurangzeb's religious laws benefited Muslims, but harmed the Muslim state.
His intolerant religious policy made the majority of his people unhappy.
He could not get the cooperation of the Rajputs.
His policy to the south was also flawed.
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