20 February 1707Death of AurangzebAurangzeb
Death of Aurangzeb, at the age of 90, having outlived many of his children
Historical records for India in 1707, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Death of Aurangzeb, at the age of 90, having outlived many of his children
Death of Alamgir
After Aurangzebs death, his son Bahadur Shah I takes the throne, the Mughal Empire, due both to Aurangzebs over-extension and cruelty and to Bahadurs weak military and leadership qualities, enters a long decline
Leaves the throne to internecine quarrels & the destruction of the Mogul Empire
Shahu defeats forces loyal to Tarabai at Khed, strengthening his claim to leadership of the Maratha state.
Shahu is released from Mughal captivity after Aurangzeb's death and advances to claim the Maratha throne.
Prince Azam Shah, proclaims himself Emperor and marches towards Delhi, where he unsuccessfully fights Bahadur Shah and dies after a nominal reign of three months
Prince Azam Shah, proclaims himself Emperor and marches towards Delhi, where he unsuccessfully fights Bahadur Shah and dies after a nominal reign of three months
Succeeds as Shah of India. Prince Azam Shah, proclaims himself Emperor and marches towards Delhi, where he unsuccessfully fights Bahadur Shah and dies after a nominal reign of three months
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