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  Aurangzeb: The Most Powerful Mughal ruler,   Introduction:     Aurangzeb, commonly known as Alamgir, was the sixth king of the Mugh al   Empire and one of its most divisive figures. His reign lasted from 1658 to his death in 1707. Aurangzeb is remembered for his expansionist policies, severe interpretation of Islam, and efforts to cement imperial control. His reign is widely regarded as the pinnacle of the Mughal Empire's territorial growth, but it also signaled the start of its decline.   Early Life and Elevation to the Throne:   Aurangzeb was born on November 3, 1618, in Dahod, Gujarat, to Emperor Shah Jahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal. He was extremely disciplined from a young age and had a strong interest in military things. Unlike his more extravagantly inclined brothers, Aurangzeb was extremely pious and ascetic in his personal life.     After a lengthy succession fight with his brothers, Aurangzeb rose to the throne in 1658, deposing h...