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The famous Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb ruled India for which period?
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A37 years
B49 years
C25 years
D52 years
Correct Answer: 49 years
Aurangzeb (Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb) ruled India from 1658 to 1707 - a period of 49 years. He was the longest-ruling of the great Mughal emperors. He expanded the empire to its greatest extent.
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