Description
“The Empire of Aurangzeb (70x100)” refers to an educational wall map poster illustrating the maximum territorial extent and major features of the Mughal Empire under Emperor Aurangzeb, who reigned from 1658 to 1707 CE and oversaw the dynasty’s greatest expansion.
Physical Specifications
Size: 70 × 100 cm, suitable for classroom walls or as a reference in libraries and history exhibitions.
Material: Multicolour printing on 80 GSM map litho paper, thermally laminated with 30-micron quality polyester film, and fitted with plastic rollers for hanging.
Content and Educational Features
The map depicts the Mughal Empire at its peak, showing vast territories stretching from the northwest frontiers (Afghanistan) through the entire Indo-Gangetic plain, into Deccan, Bengal, and present-day Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of southern India.
Major cities, provinces (subahs), and territories annexed by Aurangzeb are marked, especially the Deccan states of Bijapur and Golconda, conquered during his southern campaigns.
Includes key historical notes on Aurangzeb’s reign: Deccan expansion, prolonged wars with Marathas, Rajput, and Sikh opposition, and the shift toward Islamic orthodoxy (e.g., reimposed jizya tax, religious decrees).
Notable sites linked to Aurangzeb, like Badshahi Mosque (Lahore), Bibi Ka Maqbara (Aurangabad), and Moti Masjid (Delhi), may be illustrated.
Language options (English, Hindi, Kannada) and certification by Survey of India for classroom accuracy.
Historical Context
Aurangzeb’s reign represents the Mughal Empire’s geographical zenith but also ushered in later decline due to overextension, relentless warfare (especially against Marathas and Sikh Gurus), fiscal stress, and growing regional dissent.
He implemented strict policies and religious orthodoxy, which caused significant resistance and migrations, and led to a fracturing of imperial unity after his death.
These maps help learners understand the legacy, complexity, and challenges of late Mughal rule, supporting lessons on medieval Indian history and the transformation of South Asia’s political landscape.
This chart is recommended for visualizing the scale, administration, and conflicts of the Mughal Empire at its most extensive under Aurangzeb, offering essential context for study and discussion.