Re: RSS on their Conversion Assignment!
To be fair, he also imposed jizya tax, and showered converts with gifts… But at the same time, he had his plus points… So indeed a controversial figure, but perhaps unfairly maligned. Atleast more then whats reasonable. Much criticism is due, but one cant put him in the same league as Mahmoud of Ghazni etc.
This link is perhaps the best source I could find. Very balanced.
https://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/southasi…s/Aurang2.html