Aurangzeb ‘Alamgir and the Mughal Empire : A History Retold

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This remarkable new history cuts through the many myths that have obscured the extraordinary life-story of Emperor Aurangzeb 'Alamgir (r. 1658–1707). Contesting simplistic narratives, Faruqui presents a richly researched and deeply nuanced picture of the emperor, the role of the imperial harem and eunuchate and the nature of Mughal sovereignty.