TY - GEN AU - Truschke, Audrey, TI - Aurangzeb: the man and the myth SN - 9780143442714 (paperback) U1 - 954.025092 PY - 2018/// CY - Gurgaon PB - Penguin Books KW - Mughal Empire KW - Kings and rulers KW - Biography KW - India KW - History N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth by Audrey Truschke offers a fresh examination of the life and reign of Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor of India. It explores his rise to power, military conquests, administration, political ambitions, religious policies, and relationships with Hindu communities. Drawing on historical evidence, Truschke challenges simplified portrayals of Aurangzeb and places his controversial decisions within the broader context of Mughal governance. The book encourages readers to critically reassess his complex personality, reign, and historical legacy ER -