Aurangzeb (3 November 1618 – 3 March 1707), [4] the sixth Mughal emperor, ruled most of the Indian subcontinent for half a century until he died on 3 March 1707. According to his wish, he was buried near the dargah of Sheikh Zainuddin, a …

5 days ago · “It was Aurangzeb’s own wish to be buried in a simple tomb, in keeping with Islamic austerity. His grave lies inside the complex of the dargah (shrine) of Sheikh Zainuddin, a 14th-century Chishti saint,” historian Ali Nadeem Rezavi of Aligarh Muslim University told The Indian Express.. Also buried in the complex are Azam Shah, one of Aurangzeb’s sons who briefly …

6 days ago · Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, is a controversial figure in Indian history. His tomb is in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, not in Delhi or Agra.

5 days ago · Aurangzeb's Burial Location. Aurangzeb is buried in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, far from Delhi where he ruled as emperor. His grave is inside the shrine complex of Sheikh Zainuddin, a 14th-century Chishti saint. Historian Ali Nadeem Rezavi notes Aurangzeb's preference for a simple tomb, reflecting his personal beliefs in Islamic austerity.

6 days ago · Aurangzeb’s tomb is safeguarded as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India under a 1958 law, which protects it from unauthorised alterations or demolition.

6 days ago · The western state is witnessing clamour from some right-wing groups and politicians to demolish the grave of Aurangzeb at Khuldabad in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. Violence erupted in Nagpur on Monday after protests by Hindu nationalist groups against Aurangzeb’s tomb triggered rumours of a desecration of a holy book. Amid growing ...

Mar 18, 2025 · Aurangzeb’s Burial and Tomb. Unlike the grand mausoleums of his predecessors, Aurangzeb’s tomb is remarkably simple and modest. He was laid to rest in Khadki (later known as Aurangabad and now officially known as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar), Maharashtra, in the complex of the Dargah of Sheikh Zainuddin Shirazi, a revered Sufi saint of the ...

5 days ago · Significance of Aurangzeb’s Tomb. Unlike the grand tombs of previous Mughal rulers (e.g., Akbar, Shah Jahan), his grave is plain and unadorned. Aurangzeb chose a simple burial in accordance with Islamic principles. His tomb is located next to the dargah of Sheikh Zainuddin, a revered Sufi saint. This choice reflects his complex relationship ...

Mar 18, 2025 · The tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, has once again become a subject of political and ideological clashes.The controversy, fuelled by Hindu nationalist groups such as Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), revolves around demands to demolish the tomb, arguing that Aurangzeb was a tyrant who brutally persecuted …

Mar 17, 2025 · Aurangzeb died in 1707 in Ahmednagar and was buried in Khuldabad, also known as the Valley of Saints. The tomb follows the Chishti Sufi tradition, similar to Sheikh Salim Chishti’s tomb in Fatehpur Sikri. It was later expanded by Lord Curzon (British Viceroy of India). About Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb (Abul Muzaffar Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad Aurangzeb ...