Under whose rule did the Mughal empire achieve its largest territorial limits?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Aurangzeb

Key Points

Aurangzeb was the sixth Mughal Emperor, ruling over most of the Indian subcontinent.
His reign lasted from 1658 to 1707, making him one of the longest-reigning Mughal emperors.
Under his rule, the Mughal Empire achieved its largest territorial extent, covering nearly the entire Indian subcontinent.
He was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms, which helped expand and consolidate the empire.

Additional Information

Bahadur Shah II, also known as Bahadur Shah Zafar, was the last Mughal emperor, reigning from 1837 to 1857.
Shah Jahan is best known for commissioning the Taj Mahal and his reign marked the cultural zenith of Mughal architecture.
Akbar, known as Akbar the Great, significantly expanded the Mughal Empire and established a centralized administrative system.
The Mughal Empire began to decline shortly after Aurangzeb's death, leading to the eventual establishment of British colonial rule in India.