Indian History and World History (Part-20)

Bibi Ka Maqbara is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. This is a beautiful tomb of 'Rabia- ud-Daurani' alias 'Dilras Bano Begum', the wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707). The Bibi ka Maqbara was built between 1651 and 1661 during the reign of Aurangzeb. The source of inspiration for this tomb was the world-famous Taj Mahal of Agra. That is why it is known as the "Taj of the Deccan'. It is believed that the construction of this tomb was completed during the reign of Aurangzeb under the guidance of his son Azam Shah. The Archaeological Survey of India and other government websites mention Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb, as the builder of Bibi's tomb. In the exam questions, the options for this question are only Aurangzeb, Azam Shah only, or both. There is no problem with the examinees getting only Aurangzeb or only Azam Shah option, can choose anyone as the correct answer without any hesitation. If both Aurangzeb and Azam Shah are given as the options, preference should be given to Azam Shah' for choosing the correct answer, because some historians have mentioned that Aurangzeb was not in favour of building Bibi Ka Maqbara similar to the Taj Mahal, but Azam Shah had built it stubbornly in the memory of his mother. The Staff Selection Commission has chosen 'Azam Shah' as the desired option by giving both the names as the options.

Bibi Ka Maqbara is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. This is a beautiful tomb of 'Rabia- ud-Daurani' alias 'Dilras Bano Begum', the wife of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707). The Bibi ka Maqbara was built between 1651 and 1661 during the reign of Aurangzeb. The source of inspiration for this tomb was the world-famous Taj Mahal of Agra. That is why it is known as the "Taj of the Deccan'. It is believed that the construction of this tomb was completed during the reign of Aurangzeb under the guidance of his son Azam Shah. The Archaeological Survey of India and other government websites mention Azam Shah, the son of Aurangzeb, as the builder of Bibi's tomb. In the exam questions, the options for this question are only Aurangzeb, Azam Shah only, or both. There is no problem with the examinees getting only Aurangzeb or only Azam Shah option, can choose anyone as the correct answer without any hesitation. If both Aurangzeb and Azam Shah are given as the options, preference should be given to Azam Shah' for choosing the correct answer, because some historians have mentioned that Aurangzeb was not in favour of building Bibi Ka Maqbara similar to the Taj Mahal, but Azam Shah had built it stubbornly in the memory of his mother. The Staff Selection Commission has chosen 'Azam Shah' as the desired option by giving both the names as the options.

Aurangzeb was 88 years old when he died in central India on March 3, 1707. He died a natural death. His 49-year-old reign came to an end amid absence of his choice for any of his sons to succeed him. It eventually led his three sons, Bahadur Shah I, Muhammad Azam Shah, and Muhammad Kam Baksh to fight amongst one another for the succession.

Aurangzeb was 88 years old when he died in central India on March 3, 1707. He died a natural death. His 49-year-old reign came to an end amid absence of his choice for any of his sons to succeed him. It eventually led his three sons, Bahadur Shah I, Muhammad Azam Shah, and Muhammad Kam Baksh to fight amongst one another for the succession.

Aurangzeb in India lasted 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.

The Mughal Empire reached the zenith of its territorial expanse during the reign of Aurangzeb and also started its terminal decline in his reign due to Maratha military resurgence under Shivaji.

Bairam Khan was an important military commander, later commander-in-chief of the Mughal army, a powerful statesman and regent at the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar.

The Battle of Saraighat was a naval battle fought in 1671 between the Mughal forces (led by the Kachwaha king, Raja Ram Singh I), and the Ahom Kingdom (led by Lachit Borphukan) on the banks of Brahmaputra river at Saraighat, now in Guwahati, Assam. Although weaker, the Ahom Army defeated the Mughal Army

Nadir Shah's invasion of Mughal Empire of India in 1739 saw the battle of Karnal. The Battle of Karnal was a major triumph for Nadir Shah, the great Persian king and military commander. It lasted only three hours. The Persians captured Muhammad Shah. Then the army marched to Delhi and looted the city, before returning to Persia with a large booty.

Nadir Shah's invasion of Mughal Empire of India in 1739 saw the battle of Karnal. The Battle of Karnal was a major triumph for Nadir Shah, the great Persian king and military commander. It lasted only three hours. The Persians captured Muhammad Shah. Then the army marched to Delhi and looted the city, before returning to Persia with a large booty.