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Historians debate Aurangzeb: Religious bigot or complex ruler? | Rajdeep Sardesai | News Today

Historians debate whether Mughal emperor Aurangzeb should be viewed as a villainous religious bigot or a complex ruler of his time. Some point to his temple destructions and discriminatory policies, while others note his grants to Hindu temples and reliance on Hindu nobles. The discussion examines Aurangzeb's evolving policies over his 50-year reign and how he is perceived in contemporary Indian politics and society. Historians and experts discuss Aurangzeb's reign, debating whether he was primarily a religious bigot or a complex ruler whose actions were driven by political motives. The panel examines Aurangzeb's policies towards temples, his conflicts with the Marathas, and how his legacy is being used in contemporary politics. They argue for a nuanced understanding of Mughal history beyond simplistic religious narratives. #contemporarypolitics #marathaempire #politicsofhistory #shivaji #templedestruction #shahjahan #akbar #rajputs #sambhaji #gurugobindsingh #jaintexts #guruteghbahadur #deccancampaigns #aurangzeb #jizyatax #religiousbigotry #indianhistory #historicaldebate #religiouspolicies #colonialhistoriography #mughalempire #historydebate #templegrants #masirealamgiri #marathas #newstoday #rajdeepsardesai Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2A... Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter:   / indiatoday   Facebook:   / indiatoday