“Deconstructing Aurangzeb: The Mughal zealot who issued a decree to demolish all temples—not just Kashi and Mathura, but from Puri to Somnath”, Opindia, April 12, 2025:

“Bharat’s long and complex history is filled with eras of glory, resilience, and also deep struggle. One of the darkest stretches came during a time when Delhi—the heart of Bharat—was ruled by a succession of Islamic dynasties.

During these centuries, Hindus, the original inhabitants of the land, were reduced to second-class citizens in their own country. Among the many foreign dynasties that came and went, the Mughal Empire endured the longest, leaving behind a legacy that continues to stir debate even today.

The Mughals, who traced their lineage to the fearsome conquerors Timur and Genghis Khan, are often portrayed by a section of historians, especially those influenced by Marxist or left-leaning ideologies, as enlightened patrons of art, architecture, and culture……”

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