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Aurangzeb's Sons

Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal emperor, had several sons who played significant roles in the later Mughal period. Here's some information about them:

  • Muhammad Sultan: Aurangzeb's eldest son, he was initially favored but later imprisoned due to his involvement in a rebellion with <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Shah%20Shuja">Shah Shuja</a>.

  • Muhammad Muazzam (Bahadur Shah I): Known later as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Bahadur%20Shah%20I">Bahadur Shah I</a> after Aurangzeb's death, he became the Mughal Emperor after a war of succession against his brothers. His reign was marked by attempts to consolidate the empire.

  • Muhammad Azam Shah: He was declared Aurangzeb's heir apparent and fought for the throne after Aurangzeb's death but was defeated and killed by Muazzam (Bahadur Shah I).

  • Sultan Muhammad Akbar: He rebelled against Aurangzeb with the support of the Rajputs and Marathas, posing a significant challenge to Aurangzeb's rule in the Deccan. He sought assistance from <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Sambhaji">Sambhaji</a>, the Maratha ruler.

  • Muhammad Kam Bakhsh: He also contested the throne after Aurangzeb's death but was defeated and killed by Bahadur Shah I. He ruled independently in the Deccan region for a short period.