Aurangazeb
ONE-LINER HISTORY NOTE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS Aurangazeb 1. Aurangazeb imprisoned his father and made himself the Padushah in 1658. But his actual coronation was conducted in 1659. 2. Alamgir was the name adopted by Aurangazeb when he became the Padusha. 3. Aurangazeb is known as ‘ Zinda Pir ’ or living saint because of his simple life. 4. He banned music and dance. 5. He ousted all the artists from his court. At the same time he was an accomplished Veena player. 6. Aurangazeb was the last great Mughal Emperor. 7. In 1675 he executed 9th Sikh Guru Guru Tej Behadur because of his reluctance to accept Islam. 8. Teg Behadur was executed at the Chandni Chauk. ...