Jun 30, 2024, 08:56 PM IST

Mughal king Aurangzeb was impressed by beauty of this woman

Shivam Verma

Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal emperor, reigning from 1658 until his death in 1707.

Under him, Mughal Empire reached its greatest extent with territory spanning nearly the entirety of the Indian subcontinent.

His reign is characterized by a period of rapid military expansion, with several dynasties and states being overthrown by the Mughals.

He held administrative and military posts under his father Shah Jahan and gained recognition as an accomplished military commander.

According to reports, Aurangzeb fell in love at first sight with a woman.

The name of that woman was Hirabai and Aurangzeb fell for her looks, and her musical accomplishments.