Aurangzeb, also known as Alamgir I, (November 3, 1618 - March 3, 1707) was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from 1658 until his death. He was the sixth Mughal ruler after Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. Aurangzeb was notable for his piety and zeal. Strict adherence to Islam and Sharia (Islamic law)-as he interpreted them-were the foundations of his reign. He codified and instituted Sharia law throughout the empire, … Wikipedia
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