Zebunnisa, the daughter, was held captive for 20 years before dying.
Abdul Muzaffar Muhiuddin aurangzeb Alamgir was Aurangzeb's full name. He was the Mughal Empire's sixth ruler. Aurangzeb is renowned for his strict regulations and zealous leadership. In order to gain control, he imprisoned his father, Shah Jahan, and slaughtered his brothers. However, few are aware that he had a daughter, Zebunnisa, whom he held captive for over two decades.
Brother's murder and father's imprisonment: aurangzeb assassinated his own brother Dara Shikoh in order to seize power. Additionally, he placed his father, Shah Jahan, under house imprisonment at agra fort, which ultimately led to his death while in captivity.
Cruelty against maratha warriors: Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj endured horrendous torture after being taken prisoner. He was brutally murdered by mutilating his body, gouging out his eyes, and cutting his tongue.
Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom: Guru Tegh Bahadur was compelled to convert to Islam. He was tortured and died in custody after refusing.
Attack on Rajput states: Mewar and Marwar's Rajput kings were subjected to forced taxes. Marwar, the mother of Maharani Ajit Singh, too had to put up with cruel treatment.
Atrocities committed against saints and spiritual leaders: Sant Ramdas was among the many Bhakti saints who endured torture. Hindu temples and ashrams had their property seized.
In South india, states like as Bijapur and golconda were attacked and their kings overthrown, resulting in war and savagery. Women were tortured, murdered, and robbed by the soldiers throughout the conflict.
Atrocities against Hindu society: Millions of Hindus were to be forced to convert to Islam. Violence against women and atrocities against the general populace were widespread.
Who was Zebunnisa?
The oldest and brightest of Aurangzeb's daughters was Zebunnisa. The birthdate of Zebunnisa was february 15, 1638. She has an interest in academics when she was a little child. She became a Hafiz (knower of the Quran) at the young age of seven and has a profound comprehension of Arabic and Persian. At first, aurangzeb held her in high regard, but as her interest in literature, Sufi doctrine, and the teachings of other religions expanded, so did her father's disapproval. She was a gifted poetess and an expert in Arabic and Persian literature. Her poetry, known as "Makhfi" (secret), rose to fame.
Why was she imprisoned?
Zebunnisa reportedly disapproved of her father's rigid religious rules and occasionally disagreed with his choices. Some historical accounts claim that she was drawn to Dara Shikoh's Sufi philosophy, which aurangzeb disliked. Another version goes that aurangzeb imprisoned his daughter in Delhi's Salimgarh fort after learning that Zebunnisa had fallen in love with a young prince named Akram Khan. For over 20 years, Zebunnisa was confined inside the fort's walls. She reportedly passed away there and was buried in an unidentified grave. This account of Aurangzeb's brutality demonstrates how he sacrificed his own family to gain power.
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