Trace the rise and fall of one of the wealthiest and most powerful empires in the early modern world: | TED-Ed

The Last of the Great Mughals: Aurangzeb Alamgir Discover the most powerful and controversial emperor in Mughal history. Aurangzeb 'Alamgir's nearly 50-year reign saw the Mughal Empire reach its maximum territorial extent, but his policies also laid the groundwork for its decline. Was he a devout, dedicated ruler who expanded the empire, or a puritanical zealot whose actions fractured his kingdom? Dive into this gripping historical biography to explore the complex man behind the imperial throne—