In his last letters to two of his sons, Aurangzeb wrote, "I came alone and am going away alone. Class 8

In his last letters to two of his sons, Aurangzeb wrote, "I came alone and am going away alone. Class 8

In his last letters to two of his sons, Aurangzeb wrote, "I came alone and am going away alone. I know not who I am and what I have been doing. ... I have not done well for the country and the people, and of the future there is no hope. I was helpless [in life] and I am departing helpless." What do these words tell us about Aurangzeb? How do you feel about them? (Page 45) Class 8

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Aurangzeb's letters reveal regret as he imprisoned his father, killed his brothers for the throne and killed several thousand people during his brutal rule. During his last years, all wrong doings done by him, including mass destruction of schools, temples, cities and looting, must have reflected to him, that's why he mentioned that he had NOT done well for the country and the people. Besides his regret, letters also reflect his loneliness during his last days of life and the negative impact on society at that time due to his atrocious rule and policies.