The heroic tale of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, whose steadfast fortitude inspired the Marathas in their struggle against the Mughals, was illuminated by Vicky Kaushal's historical play "Chhaava." The Mughal ruler aurangzeb sadly put the maratha legend to death.
According to some stories, Sambhaji Maharaj was blinded by red-hot irons and then subjected to severe torture before being put to death. Some claim that Sambhaji Maharaj's bones were fed to the dogs, while others claim that his body was dismembered and dumped into Pune's Bhima River.
The Marathas were supposed to be warned by Sambhaji Maharaj's horrific murder, but his sacrifice united them and strengthened their fight against the Mughals.
A Look At Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's Reign
The sixth Mughal emperor, aurangzeb, ruled from 1658 until he died in 1707. The Mughal Empire expanded to its maximum size during his rule, covering almost the whole indian subcontinent.
After putting his father in jail and having his older brother slain, aurangzeb ascended to the throne. Historians have characterized him as a tyrant—an expansionist who brutally dominated and enforced strict Sharia rules.
Many of the Mughal ruler's actions, such as the implementation of the jizya tax, the destruction of Hindu temples, and the murder of Sambhaji Maharaj, are criticized for abandoning the plurality and religious tolerance left by his predecessors.
According to historians, Aurangzeb's empire nearly became bankrupt due to his ceaseless wars.
How Did aurangazeb Die?
Aurangzeb is interred in an open-air burial at Khuldabad after passing away in 1707 from natural causes. A dying aurangzeb reportedly declared to his son, "I came alone and I go as a stranger," according to Indologist Stanley Wolpert. I have no idea who I am or what I've been up to."
In other versions, Aurangzeb's last words were 'after me, chaos'.
Following Aurangzeb's passing, "a string of weak emperors, wars of succession, and coups by noblemen heralded the irrevocable weakening of Mughal power," according to historian Katherine Brown.
According to some stories, Sambhaji Maharaj was blinded by red-hot irons and then subjected to severe torture before being put to death. Some claim that Sambhaji Maharaj's bones were fed to the dogs, while others claim that his body was dismembered and dumped into Pune's Bhima River.
The Marathas were supposed to be warned by Sambhaji Maharaj's horrific murder, but his sacrifice united them and strengthened their fight against the Mughals.
A Look At Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's Reign
The sixth Mughal emperor, aurangzeb, ruled from 1658 until he died in 1707. The Mughal Empire expanded to its maximum size during his rule, covering almost the whole indian subcontinent.
After putting his father in jail and having his older brother slain, aurangzeb ascended to the throne. Historians have characterized him as a tyrant—an expansionist who brutally dominated and enforced strict Sharia rules.
Many of the Mughal ruler's actions, such as the implementation of the jizya tax, the destruction of Hindu temples, and the murder of Sambhaji Maharaj, are criticized for abandoning the plurality and religious tolerance left by his predecessors.
According to historians, Aurangzeb's empire nearly became bankrupt due to his ceaseless wars.
How Did aurangazeb Die?
Aurangzeb is interred in an open-air burial at Khuldabad after passing away in 1707 from natural causes. A dying aurangzeb reportedly declared to his son, "I came alone and I go as a stranger," according to Indologist Stanley Wolpert. I have no idea who I am or what I've been up to."
In other versions, Aurangzeb's last words were 'after me, chaos'.
Following Aurangzeb's passing, "a string of weak emperors, wars of succession, and coups by noblemen heralded the irrevocable weakening of Mughal power," according to historian Katherine Brown.
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