Aurangzeb Controversy: Political Clashes Over Maharashtra's Historical Legacy & Hindutva | ABP NEWS
1 week, 3 days ago

Aurangzeb Controversy: Political Clashes Over Maharashtra's Historical Legacy & Hindutva | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra continues to intensify, with political figures and Hindu organizations voicing strong opinions. He criticized the comparison of Hindu organizations calling for the tomb’s removal to the "Hindu Taliban," a term coined by Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena. Hegde expressed his frustration with these new narratives, claiming that the historical significance of figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Maratha Empire is being undermined by such comparisons. Political opponents, especially within the Shiv Sena Uddhav faction, argue that the legacy of Shivaji Maharaj and the Marathas is not just about fighting invaders, but about preserving the region's cultural integrity.

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Aurangzeb, a polarisation gimmick
3 days ago

Aurangzeb, a polarisation gimmick

The Hindu  

Maharashtra has been embroiled in a controversy over the tomb of Aurangzeb, the 17th century Mughal ruler who was laid to rest in Khuldabad in Sambhajinagar district. After people on social media dared the Maharashtra government to use ‘bulldozer justice’ against the accused — in an oblique reference to a northern State under Bharatiya Janata Party rule — the State …

Khuldabad’s timeless legacy: Sufi shrines, Mughal tombs, and the ongoing debate
4 days, 19 hours ago

Khuldabad’s timeless legacy: Sufi shrines, Mughal tombs, and the ongoing debate

Hindustan Times  

Deep rooted in Sufi traditions, the history, heritage, and identity of nondescript town of Khuldabad is overshadowed by the demand made by right-wing groups to remove the 17th-century tomb of Mughal emperor Muhi-al-din-Muhammad Aurangzeb, among many, located at the place. Shaikh Abu Mohamed Khaja Mohamed, former president of committee Khuddamin Dargahjat Hadd E Kalan, which oversees the town’s historical sites, …

This Week in Explainers: The reason Maharashtra govt cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
5 days, 14 hours ago

This Week in Explainers: The reason Maharashtra govt cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

Firstpost  

Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s grave in Maharashtra’s Khuldabad has become a target of fringe right-wing groups, who are demanding its demolition. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra. Wikimedia Commons Violent clashes took place in Nagpur earlier in the week after rumours spread that a holy book of the minority community was desecrated during a protest seeking the removal …

Amid Aurangzeb tomb row, Ajit Pawar asks to resist divisive forces at Mumbai Iftar
5 days, 15 hours ago

Amid Aurangzeb tomb row, Ajit Pawar asks to resist divisive forces at Mumbai Iftar

The Hindu  

As demands from Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena leaders to demolish the grave of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb continue to stir controversy, Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar urged people to uphold communal harmony and resist divisive forces. Speaking at an Iftar gathering organised by his party in Mumbai, Mr. Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of …

Plea in Bombay High Court seeks demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb
6 days, 20 hours ago

Plea in Bombay High Court seeks demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb

India Today  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave in Khuldabad, located in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district. The petition, filed by activist Ketan Tirodkar, urges the court to direct the Archaeological Survey of India to remove Aurangzeb's tomb from the list of national monuments. The petition Filed by …

Aurangzeb’s Deccan folly ignites India — 300 years later
1 week ago

Aurangzeb’s Deccan folly ignites India — 300 years later

Hindustan Times  

Pune/Khuldabad There is an illuminating story about Aurangzeb in Harbans Mukhia’s The Mughals of India : Soon after he had his brother Dara Shikoh murdered, the newly crowned emperor sent a proposal of marriage to Dara Shikoh’s favourite concubine Rana-i-Dil. “It is hard to suggest that the course of history might have substantially altered if only Aurangzeb had been slightly …

INTERVIEW | Ignorance about historical Aurangzeb, anti-Muslim hate undergird calls to destroy his tomb: Audrey Truschke
1 week ago

INTERVIEW | Ignorance about historical Aurangzeb, anti-Muslim hate undergird calls to destroy his tomb: Audrey Truschke

New Indian Express  

“The rich may well construct domes of gold and silver on their graves! Aurangzeb, the longest reigning Mughal emperor who ruled over one of the largest empires in Indian history, has been a controversial figure and can be easily tagged as the "most hated" of Indian rulers. Swaying away from usual demonic representations of Aurangzeb, eminent historian and professor at …

Shiv Sena (UBT) asks Centre to remove protection to Aurangzeb’s tomb
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1 week, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) asks Centre to remove protection to Aurangzeb’s tomb

Deccan Chronicle  

An editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana termed the Hindu groups’ demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb a ‘plain drama’. Earlier, Shiv Sena leader had said that the tomb is a testament of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s bravery and wiping out a villian from the history will eventually devalue the hero. Earlier, Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve said that the tomb is …

Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’
1 week, 1 day ago

Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’

ABP News  

Mumbai: Amid growing demand to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb, opposition Shiv Sena on Wednesday attacked the BJP, claiming that the ruling party considers the Mughal emperor more important than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It also said the Centre should remove the protected monument tag of Aurangzeb's tomb, located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, to prevent riots and cool down the heads of fanatics in …

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
1 week, 1 day ago

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

Firstpost  

Tensions are high in Maharashtra over calls from some right-wing groups and politicians to raze Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb in the state. ASI protects Aurangzeb’s tomb Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a ‘Monument of National Importance’. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has backed the demand for demolishing Aurangzeb’s grave, said on …

Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no-drone zone’ as emotions run high
1 week, 1 day ago

Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no-drone zone’ as emotions run high

The Hindu  

Amid calls for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, the administration has declared the grave of the Mughal ruler a “no drone” zone, an official said on Wednesday. “On the social media sphere, police are busy tracking “objectionable” posts over the matter and getting them deleted, another official said. District Collector Dilip Swami, who …

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
1 week, 1 day ago

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

Al Jazeera  

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur as his 300-year-old legacy continues to divide modern India. While the Hindu far right often portrays Aurangzeb as a religious zealot, Truschke said, the Mughal emperor repeatedly showed during his reign that he was driven not by faith but by power. In many ways, …

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today
1 week, 1 day ago

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today

India Today  

Senior RSS functionary Sunil Ambekar said Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, whose tomb was at the centre of a row that sparked clashes in Nagpur, was not relevant today and any type of violence was not healthy for society. Over 30 people, mostly police personnel, were injured in the clashes that broke out between two communities after right-wing outfits held a protest …

Much ado about a Mughal ruler
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1 week, 2 days ago

Much ado about a Mughal ruler

Hindustan Times  

Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughals, was a divisive figure in his lifetime and later. Under Aurangzeb, Mughal rule encompassed nearly the entire Indian subcontinent, but it was his relentless military campaigns and sectarian vision that hollowed out the empire. The ongoing campaign against Aurangzeb follows the release of the film, Chhava, based on the life of Sambhaji, the …

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra
1 week, 2 days ago

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 18, 2025 18:35 IST - 7 MINS READ A riot broke out in Nagpur, Maharashtra’s second capital and the headquarters of the RSS, on the evening of March 17. In Pune on March 16, T. Raja Singh, a BJP MLA from Telangana, said: “The Hindus in Maharashtra want Aurangzeb’s grave to be erased. I have only one …

Why Aurangzeb’s tomb is at the centre of Maharashtra politics
1 week, 2 days ago

Why Aurangzeb’s tomb is at the centre of Maharashtra politics

Firstpost  

Maharashtra is once again witnessing calls for the demolition of the tomb of 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb by fringe right-wing groups. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra. Row over Aurangzeb’s tomb Aurangzeb returned to political discourse after the release of the hit film Chhaava which graphically depicts how Chhatrapati Sambhaji was tortured to death, fuelling demands for …

Nagpur under curfew: The controversy surrounding Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s grave removal
1 week, 2 days ago

Nagpur under curfew: The controversy surrounding Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s grave removal

Live Mint  

Nagpur under curfew: The violent clashes in central Nagpur late Monday were triggered by a combination of factors involving rumours and tensions surrounding two key issues: the alleged desecration of the sacred text of a community and demands for the removal of the 17th-century Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's tomb. According to the police commissioner's notice, supporters of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and …

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest over removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb
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1 week, 2 days ago

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest over removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb

Hindustan Times  

Members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal intensified their demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on Monday. In Pune, members of right-wing outfits gathered outside the district collector’s office, raising slogans and submitted a memorandum addressed to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for the early removal of the …

Aurangzeb's tomb isn't in Delhi or Nagpur, but in little-known Khuldabad. Why?
1 week, 2 days ago

Aurangzeb's tomb isn't in Delhi or Nagpur, but in little-known Khuldabad. Why?

India Today  

A curfew was imposed in parts of Nagpur on Tuesday, a day after communal flames singed the city over sacrilege rumours. What is interesting is that Aurangzeb's tomb is neither in Delhi, the capital of the Mughal empire, nor Nagpur, the ground zero of the recent pitched battles, but Khuldabad, a little-known place in Maharashtra. AURANGZEB'S 'GUILT, PENANCE AND LOVE …

How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere
1 week, 2 days ago

How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere

India Today  

Aurangzeb has been a deeply polarising figure in Maharashtra and controversies surrounding the Mughal ruler keep cropping up in the state's political discourse frequently. People gather near charred remains of two-wheelers at Hansapuri area CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING AURANGZEB March 17, 2025: Nagpur witnessed violent clashes between two communities, leaving more than 30 people injured, hours after Hindu outfits held a protest …

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
1 week, 2 days ago

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up

Hindustan Times  

As members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, along with other fringe groups, intensified their demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti across the state, at least 25 police and fire brigade personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured in large-scale arson, vandalism and stone-pelting incidents between two …

Government won't allow Aurangzeb's glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
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1 week, 3 days ago

Government won't allow Aurangzeb's glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing row over Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that while his government is obligated to protect the tomb as it is a protected site, it will not allow attempts to glorify the Mughal emperor's legacy. Meanwhile, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday protested outside various government offices during the …

Maharashtra Congress chief’s Aurangzeb-Fadnavis comment sparks outcry in legislature; ruling Mahayuti demands action
1 week, 3 days ago

Maharashtra Congress chief’s Aurangzeb-Fadnavis comment sparks outcry in legislature; ruling Mahayuti demands action

The Hindu  

A political storm erupted in Maharashtra on Monday as members of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in both Houses of the State legislature condemned Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshavardhan Sapkal for comparing Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. BJP group leader Pravin Darekar initiated the discussion, stating, “Comparing the Chief Minister, who is efficiently governing the State, to …

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat
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1 week, 3 days ago

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat

Hindustan Times  

Heavy security deployed at Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid Hindu outfits Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal's have threat of a “Babri Masjid-like fate” if its demand to remove the structure is not met by the state government. Security outside the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Sunday, March 16. Bajrang Dal members also staged protest …

Breaking News: Controversy Escalates Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Maharashtra, BJP Pushes for Removal
1 week, 3 days ago

Breaking News: Controversy Escalates Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Maharashtra, BJP Pushes for Removal

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb continues to escalate, with increasing opposition to its presence in Maharashtra. BJP MLA T.Raja recently made a strong statement declaring that Aurangzeb's tomb should not exist on Maharashtra’s soil. In the midst of the controversy, BJP continues to push for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, framing it as a threat to the state’s historical legacy. …

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed
1 week, 3 days ago

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed

ABP News  

Security has been tightened around Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar as Hindu organisations have staged a protest demanding its removal. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Security deployed at Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have demanded the state government that Aurangzeb’s Tomb should be removed. Shiv Sena Backs Hindu Outfits' Demand Shiv …

Breaking News: Hindu Organizations Accused of Acting Like 'Hindu Taliban' in Aurangzeb Tomb Controversy
1 week, 3 days ago

Breaking News: Hindu Organizations Accused of Acting Like 'Hindu Taliban' in Aurangzeb Tomb Controversy

ABP News  

The ongoing controversy over the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra has ignited significant political tension. In a recent Samana article, the Shiv Sena accused Hindu organizations of acting like a "Hindu Taliban," claiming that their efforts to demolish the tomb are an attack on Maharashtra’s historical legacy and the Maratha tradition of valor. Hindu organizations, including the Vishva Hindu …

‘Karseva For Aurangzeb’s Tomb If Govt Doesn’t Remove It’: Bajrang Dal Warns, Security Beefed Up At Site
1 week, 4 days ago

‘Karseva For Aurangzeb’s Tomb If Govt Doesn’t Remove It’: Bajrang Dal Warns, Security Beefed Up At Site

ABP News  

Bajrang Dal member Nitin Mahajan has demanded the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, warning that if the government fails to act, the site will meet the same fate as the Babri Masjid. We all saw what happened in Ayodhya to remove the Babri structure… If the government does not remove the grave, we will do ‘Karseva’ …

Breaking: Security Tightened Around Aurangzeb's Tomb in Maharashtra Amid Calls for 'Kar Sewa' and Demolition
1 week, 4 days ago

Breaking: Security Tightened Around Aurangzeb's Tomb in Maharashtra Amid Calls for 'Kar Sewa' and Demolition

ABP News  

In Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar, security around Aurangzeb's tomb has been heightened following a call by VHP and Bajrang Dal for a "Kar Sewa" at the site. Despite the tomb's historical significance, local Hindu organizations have pushed for its removal, calling for the desecration of the grave as part of their broader agenda to challenge Aurangzeb's legacy. Aurangzeb's rule, marked by …

Hindu outfits threaten 'Babri-like' action if Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra not razed
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1 week, 4 days ago

Hindu outfits threaten 'Babri-like' action if Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra not razed

India Today  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have demanded the removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, warning of a "Babri-like" repeat for the structure if the tomb is not taken down. VHP regional head Kishore Chavan, Bajrang Dal regional coordinator Nitin Mahajan and Sandesh Bhegde said that Aurangzeb's tomb served as a reminder of …

Bajrang Dal, VHP threaten ‘karseva’ at Aurangzeb’s tomb
1 week, 4 days ago

Bajrang Dal, VHP threaten ‘karseva’ at Aurangzeb’s tomb

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Amid calls from the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have escalated their demand, threatening to conduct ‘karseva’ if the government fails to act. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have threatened to conduct ‘karseva’ if the government fails to take steps to remove …

After Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Want To Assure Hindu Community...'
2 weeks ago

After Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Want To Assure Hindu Community...'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has once again sparked a controversy with his statement regarding the Aurangzeb issue. Addressing a gathering in Konkan, Nitesh Rane said, "The mindset of our government's leaders regarding Aurangzeb’s tomb is the same. Nitesh Rane further added, "Whenever we have removed encroachments on the forts of Shivaji Maharaj, we first removed the encroachment and then gave …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has backed calls for the removal of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Satara, Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had called for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The site was put under ASI's protection during the Congress regime some …

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis backed calls to remove Mughal King Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar but he added that it has to be done within the framework of the law as it has been put under ASI's protection. He said this in response to a statement by BJP's Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati …

'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark

ABP News  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navneet Rana on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi over his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. मेरे शब्दों को तोड़-मरोड़ कर दिखाया गया है। औरंगज़ेब रहमतुल्लाह अलेह के बारे में मैंने वही कहा है जो इतिहासकरों और लेखकों ने कहा है। मैंने छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज, संभाजी महाराज या अन्य किसी भी …

No Indian Muslim descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT)
1 year, 9 months ago

No Indian Muslim descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT)

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said no Muslim in India is a descendant of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He also hit out at Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar for visiting Aurangzeb's tomb in Aurangabad district. The VBA leader's visit to the tomb on Saturday took place against the backdrop of protests and clashes in parts of Maharashtra recently over …

How idealising Aurangzeb, Tipu Sultan undermine syncretic, pluralistic culture of Indian subcontinent
1 year, 9 months ago

How idealising Aurangzeb, Tipu Sultan undermine syncretic, pluralistic culture of Indian subcontinent

Firstpost  

The city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra erupted in communal violence after controversial posts glorifying Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan were shared on social media by a few anti-social elements. Shinde’s deputy Devendra Fadnavis said some politicians fearing a riot-like situation and a section of people glorifying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan cannot be a mere coincidence. This does not need …

Will write to PM Modi for removal of Aurangzeb\'s grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA
2 years ago

Will write to PM Modi for removal of Aurangzeb\'s grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

AURANGABAD: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat, who owes allegiance to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave be removed from Aurangabad city. Shirsat termed as a "biryani party" a protest being held by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen against the renaming of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati …

A long-dead Muslim emperor vexes India’s Hindu nationalists
2 years, 9 months ago

A long-dead Muslim emperor vexes India’s Hindu nationalists

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Narendra Modi rose from his chair and walked briskly towards the podium to deliver another nighttime address to the nation. “For today’s Hindu nationalists, Aurangzeb is a dog whistle for hating all Indian Muslims,” said Audrey Truschke, historian and author of the book “Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth.” Hating and disparaging Muslim rulers, particularly Mughals, is …

A long-dead Muslim emperor vexes India’s Hindu nationalists
2 years, 9 months ago

A long-dead Muslim emperor vexes India’s Hindu nationalists

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “For today’s Hindu nationalists, Aurangzeb is a dog whistle for hating all …

India’s Hindu nationalists use a long-dead Muslim emperor as a rallying cry
2 years, 9 months ago

India’s Hindu nationalists use a long-dead Muslim emperor as a rallying cry

LA Times  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi rose from his chair and walked briskly toward the podium to deliver another nighttime address to the nation. “For today’s Hindu nationalists, Aurangzeb is a dog whistle for hating all Indian Muslims,” said Audrey Truschke, historian and author of the book “Aurangzeb: The Man and the Myth.” Hating and disparaging Muslim rulers, particularly the Mughals, …

Agra Mayor Calls for Aurangzeb Plaques to be Removed after MNS Asks Maha CM to Demolish Tomb
2 years, 10 months ago

Agra Mayor Calls for Aurangzeb Plaques to be Removed after MNS Asks Maha CM to Demolish Tomb

News 18  

Agra mayor Naveen Jain on Wednesday said he, in the capacity of the national president of the mayor’s council, has appealed to all mayors to remove all plaques of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb from all places. Following his visit, the security in and around the grave of Aurangzeb in Khuldabad was tightened following calls by Bharatiya Janata Party and Maharashtra Navnirman …

‘They want to treat Aurangzeb as a political football’
8 years ago

‘They want to treat Aurangzeb as a political football’

The Hindu  

AUDREY TRUSCHKE, an assistant professor of South Asian history at Rutgers University in New Jersey, has helped shape many a history student’s opinion one way or the other ever since her Culture of Encounters: Sanskrit at the Mughal Court was published in 2016. In Aurangzeb, I seek to move beyond the restricting concerns of our day, especially Hindu-Muslim conflict, and …

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