I believe that really no king was totally good at heart.. None at all.. I don't love any king and I don't hate any king either. But I will just state the facts that I've learnt because I am a history student and my view point is absolutely neutral. OK. So I know many would be shocked to know that Aurangzeb was the most successful Mughal King. 1. Father ShahJahan decided to give his throne to his eldest son. Aurangzeb claimed that he is better than Dara Shiko. So to be fair, Shah Jahan announced war. Whoever wins, gets the throne. That time if you won you could kill the other king. But because Shah Jahan was his father, Aurangzeb kept him in house-arrest instead of killing him. 2. About destroying temples... only few of you may know that Shivaji has destroyed more number of temples than Aurangzeb. ANd I don't blame him because at that time, there was no "World Trade Centre". If you invade temples or mosques, you rule. So this was how it went.
3. About the intolerance. I felt like Laughing out loud because it is an IAS question. In whose rule were the most Hindus employed... guess? It was Aurangzeb. Surprised? Shocked? It is 100% true.
Jahangir had a love for paintings, Shah Jahan had it for structures. They all built structures so that people would remember them. But Aurangzeb didn't. Sure he was cruel. EVERY KING WAS CRUEL.Had to be. But do you know? Aurangzeb did not take 1 penny from royal treasure. He earned with hardwork.. by sewing caps. Unbelievable but
