HISTORY
THE MUGHAL KINGS
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Replaced many Hindu temples with mosques.
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Converted to Hinduism.
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Presided over an era of religious harmony.
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Promoted religious toleration.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mughal emperor Aurangzeb replaced many Hindu temples with mosques. The original Kashi Vishwanath Temple was demolished by Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor who constructed the Gyanvapi Mosque atop the original Hindu temple.
Detailed explanation-2: -In 1669, Aurangzeb ordered the governors to demolish temples in their regions. He also ordered supervision of the demolitions. Temples in Kashi and Mathura were razed to the ground. Deepavali, Durga Pooja and Shias’ Muharram festivals were banned.
Detailed explanation-3: -While most of the Muslim Mughal rulers were known for religious tolerance and coexistence, Aurangzeb discriminated against Hindus and destroyed many of their temples.
Detailed explanation-4: -Did you know that Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb had issued ‘farmans’ ordering the destruction of Hindu temples at Kashi, Mathura, and Kalkaji. The Islamic record of Maasir-i-Alamgiri describes many other instances of Aurangzeb’s fanatical cruelty.