Aurangzeb

American  

[awr-uhng-zeb] / ˈɔr əŋˌzɛb /

Or Aurungzeb

noun

1. 1618–1707, Mogul emperor of Hindustan 1658–1707.

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Aurangzeb British  

/ ˈɔːrəŋˌzɛb /

noun

1. 1618–1707, Mogul emperor of Hindustan (1658–1707), whose reign marked both the height of Mogul prosperity and the decline of its power through the revolts of the Marathas

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Aurangzeb

Such theft accounted for billions of dollars, Aurangzeb said, adding that there remained "room for improvement" on increasing income tax collection as well.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

Asked about those companies, Aurangzeb denied that they were receiving state funding.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

“Quite frankly, we simply can’t afford it,” said Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan’s finance minister.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

One reason Aurangzeb continues to provoke fresh debate is the sheer abundance of material, says Faruqui.

From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026

Instead, he immerses himself in the guidebook, studying the history of Mughal architecture, learning the succession of emperors’ names: Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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