INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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When did Aurangzeb took the title of ‘Alamgir’?
A
1661
B
1660
C
1659
D
1658
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Assuming the title of Alamgir, Aurangazeb crowned himself as Emperor on July 21, 1658, at .

Detailed explanation-2: -Aurangzeb is known for being the emperor of India from 1658 to 1707. He was the last of the great Mughal emperors. Under him the Mughal Empire reached its greatest extent, although his policies helped lead to its dissolution.

Detailed explanation-3: -The title of Alamgir was assumed by Aurangazeb. Aurangzeb crowned himself in Delhi after defeating his brothers and imprisoned his father. He was given the title of Alamgir, meaning conqueror of the world.

Detailed explanation-4: -Abul Muzaffar Muhi-ud-Din Mohammad Aurangzeb, (4 November 1618-3 March 1707) commonly known as Aurangzeb and by his imperial title Alamgir ("world-seizer or universe-seizer") was the sixth Mughal Emperor and ruled over most of the Indian subcontinent. His reign lasted for 49 years from 1658 until his death in 1707.

Detailed explanation-5: -Aurangzeb gave himself the title of Alamgir, which meant ‘Brother of Alexander, the great’. No worries!

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