While most of the Muslim Mughal rulers were known for religious tolerance and coexistence, Aurangzeb discriminated against Hindus and destroyed many of their temples. Because he represents a period of persecution and chauvinism, many Hindu nationalists in India cite his injustices as justification for a cultural renewal that effectively discriminates against the country’s Muslim minority.
Why is Aurangzeb so controversial today?
What is imperialism in history?
Imperialism is the state policy, practice, or advocacy of extending power and dominion, especially by direct territorial acquisition or by gaining political and economic control of other territories and peoples. Because it always involves the use of power, whether military or economic or some subtler form, imperialism has often been considered morally reprehensible. Examples from history include Greek imperialism under Alexander the Great and Italian imperialism under Benito Mussolini.