CHAPTER (6) AURANGZEB HISTORY

 In connection with the investigation of Aurangzeb's decrees, I came in contact with Shri Gyanchandra and Dr. P. L. Gupta, former curator of Patna Museum, these dignitaries were also doing historically very important research about Aurangzeb.  I am glad that some other researchers are also busy in locating the truth and contributing in clearing the much maligned Aurangzeb's picture.  Aurangzeb, whom partisan historians have considered a symbol of Muslim rule in India.  Regarding what they think about him, even a historian like Shibli had to say that you remember in all the tales that Aurangzeb was Hindu-Kush, was a bloodthirsty, was Sitamgar.  The farman which has been tossed a lot in relation to the allegation of Hindu-enmity against Aurangzeb is famous by the name of 'Farmane - Banaras'.  This farman pertains to a Brahmin family of Mohalla Gauri of Banaras.  In 1905, it was presented before the city magistrate by Mangal Pandey, the grandson of Gopi Upadhyay.  It was first published in 1911 AD by the 'Journal of the Asiatic Society' of Bengal.  As a result, the attention of the researchers came here, then historians have been citing this and on the basis of this they allege that Bhaurangzeb had banned the construction of Hindu temples, while the real importance of this decree remained obscure from their eyes.  goes .  This written farman was sent by Aurangzeb on 15 Jumadul-Awwal 1065 H. (10 March 659 AD) to the local officer of Banaras, which was issued in connection with the complaint of a Brahmin.  That brahmin was the hunt of a temple and some people were harassing him.  It is said in the decree.

It should be known to our natural "Abul Hasan, while being convinced of our royal generosity, that according to kindness and natural justice, the purpose of all our tireless struggle and just intentions is to promote the welfare of the people and to improve the conditions of each of the upper and lower classes."  According to our holy law, we have decided that ancient temples should not be destroyed and destroyed, but new temples should not be built. Based on this justice of ours, information has reached our prestigious and holy court that some people from Banaras  The Hindu citizens of the city and its surroundings and the Brahmins of the temples are harassing the priests and interfering in their affairs even though these ancient temples are under their care. In addition, they want these Brahmins to be given their dues.  Remove from the old posts. This interference is a cause of trouble for this community. 1 Therefore it is our decree that as soon as our royal decree is received, you should issue instructions that no person should interfere illegally and do not interfere with them.  Brahmins and other places  May this harass the Hindu citizens so that their occupation remains as before and they pray wholeheartedly for our God-given sultanate.  This order should be implemented immediately.  It is very clear from this decree that Aurangzeb did not issue any new decree against the construction of new temples, but he only referred to the existing tradition and insisted on the restriction of that tradition.  He strongly opposed the destruction. It is also clear from this decree that he was willing to give opportunity to the Hindu subjects to live in peace. This is not the only decree like its own. There is only one in Banaras.  

A 11 The Guru Farman is obtained, which makes it clear that Aurangzeb really wanted the Hindu to lead a life of happiness and peace.  The decree is as follows: "Maharajadhiraja Raja Ram Singh of Ramnagar (Banaras) has submitted an application in our court that his father had built a house on the banks of the river Ganges for the residence of his religious Bhagwat Gosai. Now some people are harassing Gosain.  Therefore, this royal decree is issued that as soon as this decree is reached, all the present and upcoming officers should take full care that no person can harass and intimidate Gosain, nor interfere in his case.  , so that they pray wholeheartedly for the permanence of our God-given sultanate. This decree should be carried out immediately." (Dated 17 Rabi Usani 1091 H0) Some of the decrees held by the Mahant of Jangambari Math reveal  It is said that Aurangzeb never tolerated that the rights of his subjects should be taken away in any way, whether they were Hindu or Muslim, he used to deal strictly with the criminals.  One of these farmans is in connection with a complaint on behalf of a Jangam people (people of the same sect of Shaivism) against a Muslim citizen, Nazir Baig.  The matter was brought to the court of Aurangzeb, upon which a royal decree was given that the officers of the Benaras Subah Allahabad are informed that the citizens of Pargana Banaras, Arjunmal and the Jangmis, have complained that Nazir Baig, a citizen of Banaras, had taken their lives in the town of Banaras.  Five havelis have been captured.  He is ordered that if the complaint is found to be true and the right of ownership of the property is proved, then Nazir Baig should not be allowed to enter those havelis so that he has to come.