Aurangzeb’s Afterlife and the Chhaava-fication of Indian History
Aurangzeb, who died in 1707, and his rather modest grave, have become the subject of heated debate, tensions and even an excuse for violence in 2025. A discussion with historian Dr Ruchika Sharma and author Parvati Sharma about the Mughal ruler’s life and policies, and the growth of propaganda claiming to be history.