Who was the Mughal emperor who had unwavering faith in astrology

Aurangzeb, the fanatic Muslim ruler, believed in all astrology.

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Aurangzeb killed thousands of Hindus

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Historians have written about Aurangzeb's personality, lifestyle, hobbies and atrocities in books.

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American historian Audrey Truschky also wrote a book on Aurangzeb, named - Aurangzeb the Man and the Myth

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According to Audrey Truschky, Aurangzeb was of Sufi nature rather than cruel nature

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In the court of Aurangzeb, there were eminent scholars of astrology from both Hindu and Muslim religions.

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