Assuming the title of Alamgir, Aurangazeb crowned himself as Emperor on July 21, 1658, at ______.

Agra

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Aurangabad

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Fatehpur Sikri

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Delhi

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Solution

The correct option is D Delhi
Aurangzeb crowned himself in Delhi after defeating his brothers and imprisoned his father. He was given the title of Alamgir, meaning conqueror of the world. He was an orthodox God-fearing Muslim. He was also known as "Zinda Pir". He was the last powerful ruler of the Mughal Empire.

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