Aurangzeb ascended the throne in _______.

1607

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1637

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1658

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1707

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Solution

The correct option is C 1658
Aurangzeb ascended the throne in 1658 after defeating his brother and killing his main rival Dara Shikoh. He made his father Shah Jahan a prisoner at Agra Fort. He was an orthodox God-fearing Muslim. He led a simple lifestyle and was described as "Zinda Pir" or 'Living Saint'

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