Aurangzeb's full name is inscribed on his grave.
The Inscription on Aurangzeb's Tomb
The tomb of Aurangzeb, located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra, features a simple inscription. His full name is written on a marble plate positioned in one of the corners of the tomb.
The Larger Tomb Complex (Dargah)
Aurangzeb's grave is situated within a larger dargah, or Sufi shrine complex, which also serves as the final resting place for several other significant historical figures. This shared burial ground highlights the site's importance beyond just Aurangzeb's tomb.
Notable individuals interred within the same dargah include:
- Asaf Jah I, the first Nizam of Hyderabad.
- Nasir Jung, son of Asaf Jah I.
- Muhammad Azam Shah, Aurangzeb's son.
- Muhammad Azam Shah's wife.
This complex provides a historical context to the region and the era of the Mughal Empire.
