Question

differentiat between akbar and arungzeb

Answer 1

There are many misconceptions about Aurangzeb as a ruler. In fact,according to some historians,he is a much maligned monarch.

OTOH,Akbar is regarded as Akbar,the Great,which he definitely was.

Similarities- There are few similarities between the two when it comes the way they ruled. Some of them are-

Both were Mughal rulers of course.

Both were most powerful during there respective tenures. Both of them were expansionists who wanted to rule whole of subcontinent,which they almost did.

Both faced similar problems from neighbouring rulers. Akbar had threats from Northwest frontier rulers and Deccan powers,Aurangzeb faced mighty forces of Shivaji.

Both inducted large number of Hindu nobles.Contrary to many views, Aurangzeb inducted large number of Hindu nobles.

Now,differences. There are number of differences between the two,on many fronts.

Akbar was secular in true sense and respected all religions while Aurangzeb was orthodox.

Akbar was brilliant and shrewd ruler who knew that the Hindu country cannot be ruled without Hindu help,while Aurangzeb did not understand the politics that well.

Akbar loved arts and various art forms. He promoted Painting,Music,Architecture, writing.OTOH,Aurangzeb naturally did not have interest in arts. He discontinued Paintings, History writing.

Akbar believed in supremacy of Ruler and gave importance to Monarchy,like practices of Zaroka Darshan .OTOH, Aurangzeb believed in simple way of life.